Braised Eggplant with Salted Fish in Soy Sauce
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Braised Eggplant with Salted Fish in Soy Sauce

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Braised Eggplant with Salted Fish in Soy Sauce

About This Recipe

This Clay Pot Eggplant with Salted Fish and Ground Meat is a savory, aromatic dish that brings together tender eggplant, umami-rich salted fish, and flavorful ground meat in a comforting one-pot meal. The eggplant is first coated in starch and fried to golden perfection, ensuring a crispy exterior while staying soft inside. Layered with onions in a clay pot, it absorbs the bold flavors of stir-fried scallions, spicy chili peppers, and savory salted fish. A splash of soy sauce and a slow simmer meld everything into a rich, fragrant stew. The finishing touch of chicken essence and fresh scallions elevates the dish with depth and freshness. Perfect with steamed rice, this recipe delivers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes—crispy, tender, spicy, and deeply savory. Try it with bean paste soy sauce for an extra layer of umami!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • eggplant 1 medium (about 300g)
  • ground meat 150g
  • salted fish 50g
The aromatics
  • onion ½ medium (about 100g)
  • starch 3-4 tablespoons
  • red chili peppers 2-3 pieces
  • scallions 2 stalks (for garnish and stir-fry)
  • water ½ cup (100ml)
The sauce & seasonings
  • oil 4 tablespoons (divided)
  • soy sauce 2 tablespoons
  • salt to taste
  • chicken essence 1 teaspoon

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the eggplant into strips, add 3-4 tablespoons of starch, and mix well.
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Step 2
Step 2
Place onion slices at the bottom of the clay pot.
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Step 3
Step 3
Fry the eggplant in a pot of oil until the surface is slightly yellow.
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Step 4
Step 4
Drain the oil and place the eggplant on top of the onions in the clay pot.
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Step 5
Step 5
Sprinkle a small amount of salt.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add a small amount of soy sauce.
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Step 7
Step 7
Heat another pot of oil, and add chopped scallions, ground meat, diced salted fish, and red chili peppers to stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add the fried eggplant on top, and add half a bowl of water.
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Step 9
Step 9
Cover the lid, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 10
Step 10
After cooking, stir well, add chicken essence, and sprinkle with scallions.
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Step 11
Step 11
My trial: use bean paste soy sauce.

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