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Crispy Outside, Moist Inside Eggplant Sweet and Sour

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍆 2 eggplants
    • 2 cups tempura flour
    • đź’§ 1.5 cups water

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 🧂 4 tbsp soy sauce
    • 🍬 4 tbsp sugar
    • 🍶 6 tbsp vinegar
    • 2 tbsp mirin
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch water
    • đź’§ 2 cups water
    • 🧅 1/2 onion, sliced

STEPS

1

Slice the eggplants diagonally into thick pieces.

2

Mix 2 cups of tempura flour with 1.5 cups of water to create a batter.

3

Dip the eggplant slices into the batter and deep-fry in hot oil.

4

Fry the eggplants twice for extra crispiness.

5

Combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, mirin, cornstarch water, and 2 cups of water in a pan. Bring to a boil and add sliced onions.

6

Arrange the fried eggplants on a plate.

7

Serve the sauce alongside or pour over the eggplants based on preference.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 5g
    Protein
  • 50g
    Carbs
  • 15g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Double frying ensures the eggplants stay crispy even with the sauce.Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to taste.Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.