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vegan chinese eggplant recipe

Vegan Chinese Eggplant Recipe

Immerse yourself in the culinary world with our Vegan Chinese Eggplant Recipe. Crispy, flavorful, and entirely plant-based, this dish is a perfect fusion of taste and health.
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Prep Time 24 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chinese eggplant
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 spring onions, thinly sliced (save the green parts for topping)
  • 1 heaping tbsp ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark mushroom soy sauce (sub another tbsp regular soy sauce if needed)
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • hot chili flakes to taste

Optional Toppings

  • thinly sliced green onion
  • sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting the eggplant into bite sized pieces, and placing into a large bowl.
  • Salt the eggplant generously and allow the eggplant to sweat for 15-20 mins. Blot the eggplant dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to remove any excess liquid.
  • Add 1 tbsp of cornstarch and toss or mix to combine. The eggplant should be coated evenly.
  • Fry the eggplant in 2 tbsp neutral oil on medium heat. Brown all sides of the eggplant this takes about 8 mins on a cast iron pan.
  • Make sauce by combining soy sauce, dark mushroom soy sauce, water, cornstarch, chili flakes, and, brown sugar.
  • Remove the eggplant from the pan and add 1 tsp oil with ginger, garlic, and spring onion. Sauté for 1-2 mins on medium heat.
  • Add the cooked eggplant back into the pan and add in the sauce. Keep stirring until it thickens. (about 1-2 mins)
  • Serve with rice or noodles and top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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