Eggplant with Chili Bean Sauce
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Eggplant with Chili Bean Sauce

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Eggplant with Chili Bean Sauce

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

servings 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

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the eggplant into small strips, prepare Pixian bean paste, 2 cloves of garlic, and scallions.
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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.
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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.
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Step 4
Step 4
After stir-frying, add the fried eggplant strips, stir-fry gently, and serve after stir-frying.

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