Eggplant with Chili Bean Sauce

Eggplant with Chili Bean Sauce

This irresistible stir-fried eggplant with Pixian bean paste is a savory, aromatic dish that brings bold flavors to your table. Tender eggplant strips are fried to golden perfection, then tossed with fragrant garlic, scallions, ginger, and savory meat in a rich, umami-packed Pixian bean paste sauce. The key to this dish lies in the deep, fermented flavor of the bean paste, which infuses the eggplant with a deliciously spicy and slightly sweet taste. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with crispy yet melt-in-your-mouth eggplant and a perfectly balanced sauce. Ideal as a hearty side or a satisfying main, this dish is a must-try for lovers of Sichuan-inspired cuisine. The combination of textures and bold seasonings makes every bite unforgettable!

10 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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eggplant
300g
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meat
50g

The aromatics

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garlic
2 cloves
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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
10g

The sauce & seasonings

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Pixian bean paste
2 tbsp
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peanut oil
65g

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the eggplant into small strips, prepare Pixian bean paste, 2 cloves of garlic, and scallions.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat a flat pan, add 50g of peanut oil, arrange the eggplant strips in the pan, and fry until golden brown on both sides before taking them out.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat the pan, add a small amount of oil, stir-fry the Pixian bean paste; place the wok over medium heat, add 15g of oil, and after heating, add scallions, garlic, ginger, and meat.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After stir-frying, add the fried eggplant strips, stir-fry gently, and serve after stir-frying.

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