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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Sichuan Eggplant
Yu xiang-style eggplant with garlic, ginger, chili bean paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and a sweet-sour glaze.
Medium⏱️ 38 min📖 1 min readServes 4~310 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 38 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the vegetables
- 600 gr Eggplants
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For the sauce
- 4 diş Garlic
- 15 gr Fresh ginger
- 3 dal Scallions
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Doubanjiang or hot pepper paste
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Soy sauce
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Grape vinegar
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cornstarch
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the eggplants into finger-thick sticks, soak them in salted water for 10 minutes, and dry.
10 min10:00 - 2
Finely chop the garlic, fresh ginger, and scallions.
- 3
Mix the soy sauce, grape vinegar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a bowl.
- 4
Cook the eggplants with half the vegetable oil for 8 minutes, until softened and browned.
8 min08:00 - 5
Turn the garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang in the remaining oil for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 6
Add the eggplant and sauce mixture to the pan, and stir for 4 minutes until glossy.
4 min04:00 - 7
Add the scallions and take off the heat.
💡 Tip: If you cannot find Chinese eggplant, use long slender eggplants; large globe eggplants absorb the sauce, but the texture becomes spongier.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Sichuan eggplant with plain rice pilaf, optional cucumber pickles, and hot tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
7
g protein
32
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 40%Fat 51%
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
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 Sichuan Eggplant make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Sichuan Eggplant take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 38 minutes in total.Is Sichuan Eggplant difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Sichuan Eggplant have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 32g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Sichuan Eggplant contain?
This recipe contains Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sichuan Eggplant belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Sichuan Eggplant need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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