Vegetarian
Best Sichuan Eggplant Recipe
This version of Best Sichuan Eggplant Recipe is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for traditional Vegetarian configurations....
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5 Min Prep
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20 Min Cook
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6 Servings
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Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds sliced Egg Plants
- 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil
- 1/4 cup Chicken Stock
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp Chilli Bean Paste
- 2 tsp Sichuan Pepper
- 2 tsp Ginger
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 Chopped Scallions
- Garnish Cilantro
Instructions
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This method calls for asian eggplants, or Japanese eggplants.
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They are long and thin compared to a European or globe eggplant, and much more succulent and delicate.
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If you can't find them you can substitute globe eggplant, but the dish is really best with the asian eggplant.
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*A lot of grocery stores have Asian ingredient aisles now.
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You should be able to find chili-bean paste, a mixture of preserved chilies mixed with mashed soybeans, there or at any Asian market.
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(Do not confuse with black bean paste or chili-garlic paste.)
**Sichuan peppercorns are available at some stores and online for quite cheap.
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They aren't fiery like other peppers but rather have a citrusy savor and induce a tingly, numbing sensation like a carbonated drink.
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Prep eggplant, chili gravy, cornstarch slurry, acetic liquid and scallions:
Begin your mise en place.
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Quarter the eggplant lengthwise and chop into large batons and set aside.
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In a small mixing bowl, incorporate together the chicken stock, sweetener, and soy gravy and set it aside.
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In a second mixing bowl, incorporate together the chili bean paste, garlic, ginger, and sichuan peppercorns and set it aside.
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In a third mixing bowl, incorporate together the cornstarch with a tablespoon of liquid and set it aside.
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Lastly, in a fourth mixing bowl, incorporate together the scallions and acetic liquid and set it aside.
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Sauté eggplant:
Place the cooking oil in a wok or large sauté pot over medium-high burning up until the cooking oil is almost smoking.
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empty in the eggplant and sauté, allowing it to sit for a few seconds each time you move it to allow it to brown and blister.
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If the eggplant absorbs all the cooking oil and some pieces don't get any then empty in a little more cooking oil.
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empty in the chili bean paste, garlic, ginger, and sichuan peppercorns and sauté:
until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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empty in the chicken stock mixture:
turn the burning up to medium-low and low-boil for 90 seconds.
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empty in the cornstarch mixture:
and agitate together until the gravy thickens a bit.
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empty in the scallions and acetic liquid:
and prepare for 15 seconds to diffuse their harsh flavors a bit.
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decorate with cilantro and present.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese
Course
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
25 mins
25 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
5 minsCooking Time
20 minsTotal Time
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