Northeastern Fried Eggplant Box
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Northeastern Fried Eggplant Box

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Northeastern Fried Eggplant Box

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • ground pork 200g
  • eggplant 300g
The aromatics
  • scallion 30g
  • ginger 10g
  • flour 50g
  • cornstarch 50g
  • egg 1 large (50g)
  • water 100ml
The sauce & seasonings
  • sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • vegetable oil 4 tbsp (total)
  • white pepper 1/2 tsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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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.
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Step 2
Step 2
Peel the eggplant, cut it into pieces, and make a slit in the middle without cutting all the way through.
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Step 3
Step 3
Stuff the meat filling into the eggplant.
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Step 4
Step 4
Mix flour, cornstarch, water, egg, and a small amount of vegetable oil to form a batter.
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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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