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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Fish Fragrant Eggplant
No fish is involved here, only glossy eggplant in Sichuan garlic, ginger, doubanjiang, vinegar, and sugar sauce.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~280 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the eggplant
- 500 gr Asian eggplant
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Cornstarch
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 3 dal Scallions
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Doubanjiang
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Rice vinegar
- 2 çay kaşığı(~10 ml) Sugar
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Vegetable broth
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Sesame oil
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the eggplants into thick batons and coat them lightly with cornstarch.
- 2
Finely chop the garlic, ginger, and scallions.
- 3
Heat half the oil in a wok and fry the eggplants for 6 minutes, until colored.
6 min06:00 - 4
Set the eggplants aside, then fry the garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang in the remaining oil for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and vegetable broth, and stir.
- 6
Return the eggplants to the sauce and cook for 6 minutes, until glossy.
6 min06:00 - 7
Finish with sesame oil and scallions, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: A light starch coating helps the eggplant absorb the sauce without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice and plain cucumber.
Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
6
g protein
28
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 40%Fat 51%
GI 42 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Fish Fragrant Eggplant make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Fish Fragrant Eggplant take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Fish Fragrant Eggplant difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Fish Fragrant Eggplant have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 28g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Fish Fragrant Eggplant contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Fish Fragrant Eggplant belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Fish Fragrant Eggplant need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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