SZECHUAN-STYLE EGGPLANT
The food processor makes for easy prep in this version of Szechuan-style eggplant. Originally from a September 1983 issue of Bon Apetit.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Szechuan
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss eggplant in colander with salt; let stand 30 minutes.
- Rinse off salt and pat eggplant dry with paper towels; set aside.
- Place green onion in work bowl of food processor with steel knife.
- With machine running, drop ginger and garlic through feed tube and mince finely.
- Combine peanut oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and dried red pepper flakes in wok or heavy 12 inch skillet over high heat and cook until pepper flakes turn black.
- Add green onion mixture and stir fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add eggplant and toss to coat with oil.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until eggplant softens, shaking wok occasionally to prevent sticking, 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend Sherry, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and chili paste in work bowl 3 seconds.
- Add Sherry mixture to wok and stir 2 minutes.
- Dissolve cornstarch in 1 teaspoon sesame oil and add to wok.
- Stir until sauce is glossy, about 15 more seconds.
- Serve immediately.
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Inamullah Noori
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy, but it's not too hot. It's the perfect amount of spice for me.
Millionaire Maykel
[email protected]I love the way the eggplant is cooked in this recipe. It's so crispy and flavorful.
Soliu Elenugboro
[email protected]This is my favorite Szechuan-style eggplant recipe. It's always a hit when I make it.
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[email protected]I've been making this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to serve at a party or potluck.
kisbel gonzalez
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids love it!
Carolyn Cox
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of eggplant and different sauces, and it's always turned out great.
Martha Sosa
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Amber Redden
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Adrien Stevens
[email protected]This recipe is a bit spicy, but it's not too hot. It's the perfect amount of spice for me.
Deborah Withey
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.
Admire Kuzwayo
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a very affordable meal to make.
Mohsin K
[email protected]I love the way the eggplant is cooked in this recipe. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is also very flavorful.
shelby griffiths
[email protected]This was my first time making Szechuan-style eggplant and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
abbasi umair
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that it's a relatively easy dish to make, too.
Aden mohamed Jamal
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Alamin hemel
[email protected]This is my new favorite eggplant recipe! The eggplant is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.
Jordan Jackson
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sp Tech
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Nadim Ahmed
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggplant is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mukasa Edmond
[email protected]This Szechuan-style eggplant was a hit at our dinner party! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was perfectly spicy and flavorful. We will definitely be making this dish again soon!