“Braised eggplant” is delicious and nutritious, and has become a regular guest on many people’s tables. This article will take you to understand the historical and cultural background, preparation methods and cooking techniques of braised eggplant, and take you into the world of this delicious dish. Let’s try to make this delicious dish together!
Ingredients for braised eggplant
| Round Eggplant | one |
| Tomato | one |
| Green pepper | half |
| Red pepper | half |
| Garlic | 7g |
| Ketchup | 20g |
| Sugar | 15g |
| Salt | 4g |
| Soy sauce | 8g |
| Cornstarch | 12g |
| Edible oil | 15g |
Steps:
1.Prepare the ingredients and wash them thoroughly. Cut the green pepper and red pepper into chunks, and mince the garlic.
2.Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, then peel and cut them into chunks for later use.
3.Peel the eggplant using a peeler, then cut it into cubes using the roll-cutting technique.
4.Add a small amount of salt to the eggplant cubes and mix well. Let them sit quietly in a bowl for 30 minutes. During this time, the eggplant will release their inner moisture, like tears. After draining off this liquid, the eggplant cubes will become more delicious.
5.Coat the marinated eggplant with a thin layer of cornstarch, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated.
6.Prepare the soulful sauce by mixing together white sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and an appropriate amount of water until well combined.
7.Heat oil in a pot until it reaches 200 degrees Celsius, then add the marinated eggplant. Fry over medium-low heat until the eggplant sets and turns golden brown.
8.Remove the eggplant from the pan and drain off any excess oil.
9.In another pan, add a small amount of oil and heat it to 230 degrees Celsius. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add the tomatoes and stir-fry until they become soft. Finally, add tomato sauce and stir-fry until everything is well mixed.
10.Add the fried eggplant, green pepper, and red pepper to the pan, stir-frying until everything is well mixed. Pour in the prepared sauce, increase the heat, and continue stir-frying until well coated.
11.Finally, it’s done! When you delicately pick up a piece with your chopsticks, the sensation of it melting in your mouth is like a blossoming flower. It’s a wonderful experience that words alone cannot express.
Tip
1.When marinating the eggplant, if salt has been added, adjust the amount of salt or omit it when preparing the sauce according to personal preference.
2.Cut the eggplant into larger chunks if possible, as the cooked eggplant tends to be soft and fragile. Therefore, larger pieces will yield better results.
Braised eggplant, a delicious home-cooked dish with a long history and story behind it. This dish originated in China, and through the improvement and innovation of different regions, it has formed its own distinctive taste. In the production process, the details and skills that need to be paid attention to are explained clearly. Finally, I hope everyone can enjoy making and tasting this delicious braised eggplant!