Fish Flavor Eggplant

Fish Flavor Eggplant

This **Fish-Flavored Eggplant** recipe is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender eggplant with savory pork and a rich, aromatic sauce. The eggplant is first salted to remove bitterness, then lightly fried for a perfect texture. A flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and spices coats every bite, while minced garlic, peppers, and bean paste add depth and a hint of heat. The addition of stir-fried pork filling brings a satisfying umami richness. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste at home. The final drizzle of sesame oil enhances the aroma, making it an irresistible meal. Perfect served over rice, this fish-flavored eggplant is a must-try for lovers of bold, savory flavors!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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eggplant
1 medium (about 300g)
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pork filling
100g

The aromatics

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peppers
1 medium (about 100g)
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starch
2 tablespoons

The sauce & seasonings

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bean paste
1 tablespoon
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sugar
1 teaspoon
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chicken essence
0.5 teaspoon
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soy sauce
1 tablespoon
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vinegar
1 tablespoon
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sesame oil
1 teaspoon
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garlic
2 cloves (minced)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the eggplant into long strips.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Sprinkle a layer of salt and mix well, then marinate for 15 minutes.

3. Step 3

Step 3
After the eggplant is marinated, squeeze out excess water and sprinkle a suitable amount of starch to mix well.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Put an appropriate amount of oil in the pot, add the eggplant and fry until lightly yellow, then remove and set aside.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Prepare a bowl, add starch, sugar, chicken essence, soy sauce, and vinegar, then pour in half a bowl of water to make a sauce.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Cut the peppers into segments and chop the garlic into minced, set aside.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Chop the pork filling with a knife, set aside.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Put oil in the pot, add the pork filling and stir-fry until it turns white.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add bean paste, peppers, and stir-fry, then add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add the fried eggplant strips, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir-fry evenly over high heat, then turn off the heat and drizzle with sesame oil.

11. Step 11

Step 11
A plate of fragrant fish-flavored eggplant is ready.

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