Asian eggplant is cooked twice in this flavorful eggplant recipe from Martin Yan. First the eggplant is deep-fried to seal in juices, and then stir-fried in a flavorful sauce.
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Oyster Flavored Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Chile Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1/2 cup Mint leaves lightly packed
- 3/4 pound Asian Eggplant
- Cooking Oil for deep frying
- 6 cloves Peeled Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Cooking Oil
- 1 Jalapeno Chile (use Red Jalapeno Chile) seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 small Onion cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 small Organic Bell Pepper (use Green Bell Pepper) cut into 1 inch diamond shaped pieces
- 1/2 cup Thai Basil leaves lightly packed
Preparation:
Getting Ready:
1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Wash mint leaves and dry thoroughly. Roll-cut the eggplants.
Cooking:
2. In a wok or 2-quart pan, heat oil for deep-frying to 375° F. Deep fry the eggplants and garlic until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
Deep fry the mint leaves until crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 teaspoons of oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the jalapeno, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add eggplants, garlic, basil, and sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook until eggplants are tender, 5-6 minutes. (Garnish with the deep-fried mint leaves).
Note:
Here eggplants are double-cooked using a technique called oil-blanching. First they’re quickly deep-fried so they’re crisp on the outside and moist inside. Then they’re stir-fried with bell pepper and seasonings and finished with a spicy chile garlic sauce. If you can’t find Thai Basil, use regular basil.
More Asian Eggplant Recipes:
Steamed Eggplant Recipe With Asian Dressing
Spicy Szechuan Eggplant
More Chinese Vegetables Recipes
Hakka-style Asian Eggplant With Mint recipe by Martin Yan, reprinted with permission from the Melissa's Produce website.
1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Wash mint leaves and dry thoroughly. Roll-cut the eggplants.
Cooking:
2. In a wok or 2-quart pan, heat oil for deep-frying to 375° F. Deep fry the eggplants and garlic until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
Deep fry the mint leaves until crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 teaspoons of oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the jalapeno, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add eggplants, garlic, basil, and sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook until eggplants are tender, 5-6 minutes. (Garnish with the deep-fried mint leaves).
Note:
Here eggplants are double-cooked using a technique called oil-blanching. First they’re quickly deep-fried so they’re crisp on the outside and moist inside. Then they’re stir-fried with bell pepper and seasonings and finished with a spicy chile garlic sauce. If you can’t find Thai Basil, use regular basil.
More Asian Eggplant Recipes:
Steamed Eggplant Recipe With Asian Dressing
Spicy Szechuan Eggplant
More Chinese Vegetables Recipes
Hakka-style Asian Eggplant With Mint recipe by Martin Yan, reprinted with permission from the Melissa's Produce website.
