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Hunan Eggplant Recipe


Hunan Eggplant Recipe
Until I found this recipe many years ago, I ALWAYS ordered this out. Love the soft, silky eggplant aginst the counterpoint of spices and the kick of hot pepper!

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Ingredients
  • 6 T. peanut oil
  • 1 1/2 pound eggplant, cut into 1" pieces, unpeeled
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 T. chili paste with garlic - or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 t. minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 1 T. soy sauce (or wheat-free tamari to make this gluten-free)
  • 2 t. sugar
  • 1 T. rice vinegar
  • 2 T. sliced green onion
  • 1 t. dark sesame oil

Directions
  1. Heat 4 T. peanut oil in heavy 12" skillet or wok over medium heat. Add eggplant and stir-fry until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove using slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining peanut oil. Add garlic, chili paste and ginger; cook 15 seconds. Add stock, soy sauce (or tamari), and sugar; bring to boil. Add vinegar and eggplant and cook until eggplant has absorbed most of sauce, about 1 minutes. Stir in green onions and sesame oil. Serve with rice.

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I think I would like this dish. I love eggplant, garlic and ginger. Peanut oil adds nice flavor and wonderful aroma.


I like the flavor profile on this. I can't wait to try.


This sounds great!!


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