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Eggplant with Chili Bean Sauce
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10 MIN
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4 servings
About This Recipe
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!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
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4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- eggplant 300g
- meat 50g
The aromatics
- garlic 2 cloves
- scallions 2 stalks
- ginger 10g
The sauce & seasonings
- Pixian bean paste 2 tbsp
- peanut oil 65g
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Step 1
Cut the eggplant into small strips, prepare Pixian bean paste, 2 cloves of garlic, and scallions.
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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.
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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.
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Step 4
After stir-frying, add the fried eggplant strips, stir-fry gently, and serve after stir-frying.
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