Northeastern Fried Eggplant Box

Northeastern Fried Eggplant Box

Crispy Stuffed Eggplant is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender ground pork with savory eggplant for a flavorful bite. The pork filling is seasoned with aromatic scallion, ginger, sesame oil, and a blend of soy sauces, creating a rich umami taste. Each eggplant slice is stuffed with the juicy filling, then coated in a light, crispy batter made from flour, cornstarch, and egg before being fried to golden perfection. The result is a delightful contrast of textures—crunchy on the outside, soft and succulent inside. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, this recipe brings together simple ingredients with expert frying techniques for an irresistible meal. The hint of white pepper and sesame oil adds depth, while the golden-brown crust ensures every bite is satisfying. Try this delicious stuffed eggplant for a comforting, restaurant-quality dish at home!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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ground pork
200g
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eggplant
300g

The aromatics

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scallion
30g
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ginger
10g
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flour
50g
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cornstarch
50g
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egg
1 large (50g)
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water
100ml

The sauce & seasonings

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sesame oil
1 tbsp
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vegetable oil
4 tbsp (total)
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white pepper
1/2 tsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Mix the ground pork with scallion, ginger, sesame oil, vegetable oil, salt, white pepper, a small amount of cooking wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce, and stir in one direction to form a filling.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Peel the eggplant, cut it into pieces, and make a slit in the middle without cutting all the way through.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Stuff the meat filling into the eggplant.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Mix flour, cornstarch, water, egg, and a small amount of vegetable oil to form a batter.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Heat oil in a pan to 60-70% heat, add the stuffed eggplant, and fry until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.

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