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Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant

A flavorful and spicy eggplant dish that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium Chinese eggplants cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat the wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the eggplant pieces and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Mix in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili paste. Stir well.
  5. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Eggplant, Spicy, Vegetarian
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