Sichuan Eggplant
“Discover the joy of making Sichuan Eggplant at home. This 35-minute chinese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Sichuan Eggplant at home. This 35-minute chinese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Sichuan Eggplant represents the artistry of Chinese culinary tradition, where every dish is crafted with intention and balance. Chinese cooking philosophy emphasizes harmony—the yin and yang of flavors, textures, and colors.
This recipe brings restaurant-quality results to your home kitchen, letting you experience the authentic tastes that have delighted millions across the globe.
📋 Sichuan Eggplant
📝 Ingredients
- •1.5 pounds sliced Egg Plants
- •2 tablespoons Peanut Oil
- •1/4 cup Chicken Stock
- •2 tsp Sugar
- •1/2 tsp Soy Sauce
- •1 ½ tbsp Chilli Bean Paste
- •2 tsp Sichuan Pepper
- •2 tsp Ginger
- •5 cloves Garlic
- •1 tsp Cornstarch
- •2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- •4 Chopped Scallions
- •Garnish Cilantro
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
This recipe calls for asian eggplants, or Japanese eggplants. They are long and thin compared to a European or globe eggplant, and much more tender and delicate. If you can't find them you can substitute globe eggplant, but the dish is really best with the asian eggplant.
- 2
*A lot of grocery stores have Asian ingredient aisles now. You should be able to find chili-bean paste, a mixture of preserved chilies mixed with mashed soybeans, there or at any Asian market. (Do not confuse with black bean paste or chili-garlic paste.)
- 3
**Sichuan peppercorns are available at some stores and online for quite cheap. They aren't spicy like other peppers but rather have a citrusy flavor and induce a tingly, numbing sensation like a carbonated drink.
- 4
Prep eggplant, chili sauce, cornstarch slurry, vinegar and scallions:
- 5
Begin your mise en place. Quarter the eggplant lengthwise and chop into large batons and set aside.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix together the chicken stock, sugar, and soy sauce and set it aside.
- 7
In a second bowl, mix together the chili bean paste, garlic, ginger, and sichuan peppercorns and set it aside.
- 8
In a third bowl, mix together the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and set it aside.
- 9
Lastly, in a fourth bowl, mix together the scallions and vinegar and set it aside.
- 10
Sauté eggplant:
- 11
Place the oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat until the oil is almost smoking. Add the eggplant and sauté, allowing it to sit for a few seconds each time you move it to allow it to brown and blister. If the eggplant absorbs all the oil and some pieces don't get any then add a little more oil.
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Add the chili bean paste, garlic, ginger, and sichuan peppercorns and sauté:
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until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the chicken stock mixture:
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turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 90 seconds.
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Add the cornstarch mixture:
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and stir together until the sauce thickens a bit.
- 18
Add the scallions and vinegar:
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and cook for 15 seconds to diffuse their harsh flavors a bit.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Sichuan Eggplant at home. This 35-minute chinese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Egg Plants
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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