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Old October 10, 2006   #22
Fert1
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Default Eggplant Recipe

I've gotten requests to post my eggplant recipes. So here is another one that I use. It's modeled after the eggplant that PF Chang's makes. Like everything, I adjusted it to my own liking. I leave out the sugar and corn starch, use less Oyster Sauce and more Black Bean Sauce, Soy Sauce and garlic. I serve it over steamed rice. Here is the recipe as I found it:


Spicy Eggplant

1 pound Asian eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice
1 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a paste
Canola oil or Peanut oil for deep-frying

Spicy Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce (or substitute oyster sauce)
2 tablespoons Lite soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili paste (Sambal Oleck preferred)
1/2 teaspoon ground bean sauce (Koon Chun preferred)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Combine all Spicy Sauce ingredients and mix well.

In a wok, deep-fry eggplant at 350 degrees F for 1 minute. Remove eggplant and drain on paper towels.

Meanwhile remove all but 1/2 teaspoon of oil from wok. On high heat, stir-fry garlic for 5 seconds then add Spicy Sauce. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer 20 seconds. Add eggplant and simmer for another 10 seconds. Stir in cornstarch paste a little at a time until desired consistency. Serve immediately.
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