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Fish Fragrant Eggplant

Name: Fish Fragrant Eggplant
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 g Asian eggplant; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 4 tbsp Vegetable oil; 4 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger; 3 sprig Scallions; 1.5 tbsp Doubanjiang; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 2 tsp Sugar; 0.5 cup Vegetable broth; 1 tsp Sesame oil

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

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Total 40 min

Prep20 min
Cooking20 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the eggplant

500 g Asian eggplant
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Cornstarch

For cooking

4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil

For the sauce

4 clove Garlic
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
3 sprig Scallions
1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Doubanjiang
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Soy sauce
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Rice vinegar
2 tsp(~10 ml) Sugar
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Vegetable broth
1 tsp(~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 min
06:00
4
Set the eggplants aside, then fry the garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang in the remaining oil for 1 minute.
1 min
01:00
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 min
06:00
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

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 9%Carbs 40%Fat 51%

GI 42 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL

2.5g

Sugar

0.3g

Fiber

284.2mg

Sodium

2.2g

Saturated fat

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

5/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

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.
Is Fish Fragrant Eggplant filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cut the eggplants into thick batons and coat them lightly with cornstarch.

Finely chop the garlic, ginger, and scallions.

Heat half the oil in a wok and fry the eggplants for 6 minutes, until colored.

6 min

06:00

Set the eggplants aside, then fry the garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang in the remaining oil for 1 minute.

1 min

01:00

Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and vegetable broth, and stir.

Return the eggplants to the sauce and cook for 6 minutes, until glossy.

6 min

06:00

Finish with sesame oil and scallions, and serve hot.

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.

Is Fish Fragrant Eggplant filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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