SPICY EGGPLANT

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar
2 teaspoons plum sauce
4 Chinese eggplants (about 1 pound), stems removed
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
4 dried whole chile peppers
2 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 pound ground pork
Chopped cilantro leaves or sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
  • With a vegetable peeler, remove 1-inch strips of the eggplant skin, leaving a 1-inch strip of skin in between. Cut the eggplant into fourths lengthwise, then cut each section crosswise into 3-inch pieces.
  • Pour enough oil into a 2-quart saucepan to fill 3 inches. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Deep-fry the eggplant batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
  • Place wok over a high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of deep-frying oil and swirl to coat the sides. Add the garlic, ginger, dried chiles and green onion; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground meat and cook, breaking up pieces with back of a spoon, until brown and crumbly. Add the sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked eggplant and stir to coat. Scoop onto a warm serving platter. Serve, garnished with cilantro or green onions.

Salman G
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


MILON DOT NET
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was really good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Srabon
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This dish was amazing! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Omee Onif
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Allan Emisiko Amukhoye
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This is one of my favorite eggplant dishes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I usually serve it with rice or noodles, but it would also be good with pita bread.


Kyng James
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the eggplant and the spicy sauce. It was a great way to share a new recipe with friends.


Mulumba Kilolo
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This is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice or noodles.


Hasib Trofdar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I usually serve it with rice or noodles, but it would also be good with pita bread.


MAHMOOD KHANI
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This dish was delicious! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly spicy. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Naraiya P
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Denise Treseng
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This is one of my favorite eggplant dishes. The eggplant is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ghost Hyatt
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I usually serve it with rice or noodles.


Heranand Sharma
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zach Cow
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a big success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the eggplant and the spicy sauce. It was a great way to start the meal.


Seyf Musii
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This spicy eggplant dish was a hit! The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.