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Mapo Eggplant

A Sichuan-style eggplant dish with beef mince, mushrooms, chili bean paste, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and rice.

Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~366 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 dish

4 Eggplants
200 g Ground beef
200 g Button mushrooms

For the sauce

3 clove Garlic
15 g Ginger
1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Spicy bean paste
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Soy sauce
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cornstarch
0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sesame oil

For cooking

3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil

For serving

3 sprig Scallions
1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice

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Instructions

1
Rinse the rice and cook it as plain pilaf.
18 min
18:00
2
Cut the eggplants into large batons and finely chop the mushrooms.
3
Fry the eggplants in a wide pan with half the vegetable oil for 7 minutes, until they take on color.
7 min
07:00
4
In the remaining oil, cook the ground beef and mushrooms for 6 minutes, until their moisture evaporates.
6 min
06:00
5
Add the garlic, ginger, and spicy bean paste, and stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2 min
02:00
6
Whisk the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and sesame oil, then add them to the pan with the eggplant.
7
Thicken the sauce for 5 minutes and serve over rice with scallions.
5 min
05:00

💡 Tip: Color the eggplant over high heat first; if it goes into the sauce raw, it absorbs oil and reaches its silky texture too late.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mapo eggplant as a spicy main dish with plain rice pilaf and optional cucumber slices.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~366

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 22%Carbs 35%Fat 43%

17.4g

Sugar

15.4g

Fiber

463.5mg

Sodium

6.1g

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)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

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 Mapo Eggplant make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Mapo Eggplant take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 40 minutes in total.
Is Mapo Eggplant difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Mapo Eggplant have?
Approximately 366 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 32g, fat: 18g.
Which allergens does Mapo Eggplant contain?
This recipe contains Soy, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Mapo Eggplant belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.
How many ingredients does Mapo Eggplant need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
Is Mapo Eggplant filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Rinse the rice and cook it as plain pilaf.

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