HUNAN EGGPLANT
Insipid eggplant dishes are now a thing of the past! It doesn't look very pretty but the taste more than makes up for it. The most important flavoring ingredient is the chili bean paste so choose a good one that is made with fermented fava beans or a combination with fermented soy beans. The dried shrimp add a lot of flavor but feel free to omit it for a vegetarian version. We made so much that my timing is a guesstimate, please be kind with me!! :)
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak the dried shrimp in a few tablespoons of hot water for about 5 minutes; drain, rinse, then mince the shrimp.
- Cut the eggplant into chunks on the bias.
- Cut at an angle, then rotate the eggplant a half turn, then cut on the bias again, repeat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the chopped zha cai and minced dried shrimp, cook for a minute or two in the hot oil.
- Add the chili paste, green onions, minced ginger, and minced garlic and cook until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the eggplant and stir to coat the pieces in the chili mixture, cook for a minute.
- Add the soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and about a 1/4 cup of water.
- Cover and steam until eggplant are tender but not mushy.
- Stir occasionally, don't be too rough or you'll smash the eggplant.
- Season to taste with more soy sauce or salt.
- Garnish with sliced green onions (green part only; serve with brown or white rice.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Samuel Eigbe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Umar farooq
[email protected]I love the way this dish combines sweet and savory flavors. It's a unique and delicious dish that I highly recommend.
Eric Velasquez
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and the eggplant is cooked to perfection.
Radha Bohora
[email protected]I've never made Hunan Eggplant before, but this recipe made it easy. It's a delicious and flavorful dish that I will definitely be making again.
Briana Canning
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.
md emrin
[email protected]I love the spicy and savory flavors of this dish. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Lesde Asabag
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jeff Garrett
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love this dish. It's a great way to get my protein and it's so flavorful.
Rasel Siam
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Pubg Player
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked to perfection.
Anthony Grixti
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Matthew Ejembi
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Noore khdija Shova
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Hunan Eggplant he's ever had.
Kaylene Lawford
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Montra Pruitt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and complex.
Pinke akter
[email protected]I love the spicy and savory flavors of this dish. The eggplant is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Leentjie Everts
[email protected]This Hunan Eggplant was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.