Szechuan Fried Eggplant

Szechuan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of Szechuan peppercorns, which give a unique numbing sensation to the dish.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Szechuan Fried Eggplant

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Szechuan Peppercorns
• 2 stalk Scallions
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to make a sauce.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the eggplant until golden brown.
4. Remove the eggplant from the pan and set aside.
5. In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for a minute.
6. Add the sauce mixture and cook until it thickens.
7. Add the fried eggplant back to the pan and toss to coat.
8. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.