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Crispy Fried Eggplant with Savory Seasoning

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Ingredients:
  • Eggplant, 1 piece
  • Cornstarch, 2-3 tablespoons
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sugar, ½ tablespoon
  • Garlic, as needed
  • White sesame seeds, as needed
  • Oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon
  • Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons
  • Chinkiang vinegar, 2 tablespoons
  • Cilantro, as needed
  • Dried chilies, 6-8 pieces
  • Sichuan peppercorns, 15-20 grains
Instructions:
  1. Clean and cut the eggplant into small pieces.
  2. Coat the eggplant evenly with cornstarch.
  3. Deep fry the eggplant until golden brown, let cool, and then fry again for extra crispiness.
  4. Heat oil in a pan, add minced garlic, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. Fry until fragrant.
  5. Prepare the sauce: mix minced garlic, soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, oyster sauce, sugar, a pinch of salt, and a small bowl of water. Stir well.
  6. Add the sauce to the pan and coat the fried eggplant evenly.
  7. Add cilantro and stir-fry briefly.
  8. Serve the eggplant and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.
  9. Enjoy your delicious and aromatic dish!
Nutrition:
  • Calories: Moderate (mainly from frying oil)
  • Fats: High (due to deep frying)
  • Carbohydrates: Moderate (from eggplant and cornstarch)
  • Protein: Low
  • Sodium: Moderate (from soy sauce and oyster sauce)
  • Suitable for vegetarians, but not for low-fat or low-carb diets