Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan Spicy Eggplant)

Submitted by Member 610488

"This recipe is from a restaurant in Chengdu, China. It makes a tasty Chinese dish that is a favorite of foreigners in China."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb narrow eggplants or 1 lb round eggplant
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili bean paste
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

directions

1. Trim the ends off the eggplants and peel them. Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 2-inch long by 3/4-inch thick strips. Place the strips in a bowl, toss them with the salt, and set aside for 1 hour to draw out excess water. Rinse the strips under cool water, drain, and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, green onions, chili bean paste, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until it is very hot. Add the eggplant strips and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until the eggplant is limp and cooked through. Add soy sauce mixture to the wok and stir-fry 1 additional minute. Serve with white rice.