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Sweet and Sour Eggplant

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 60 Min
  • 3 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍆 3 eggplants
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 3-5 tbsp potato starch
    • A small amount of cooking oil

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp fish sauce
    • 2 tbsp vinegar
    • 2 tbsp corn syrup
    • 🍬 1/2 tbsp sugar
    • 🧄 1 tbsp minced garlic
    • A small amount of black pepper
    • 1 tsp chili powder

STEPS

1

Tenderize the eggplants by lightly pounding them with a rolling pin, then tear them into strips along the grain.

2

Sprinkle a pinch of salt inside the eggplant strips.

3

Place potato starch in a plastic bag, add the salted eggplant strips, and shake to coat them evenly.

4

Heat cooking oil in a preheated pan. Fry the coated eggplants over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.

5

Pour the sauce ingredients into the same pan and bring to a boil. Add the fried eggplants and mix gently until the sauce is absorbed. Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 4g
    Protein
  • 30g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh eggplants for better taste and texture.Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to your preference.Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

⚠️ Precautions

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