Chinese Eggplant
4 servings
30 minutes
Chinese-style eggplant is a vibrant dish of Eastern cuisine that captivates with its balance of textures and flavors. Tender, oily eggplants harmonize with crispy potatoes, while the spicy notes of garlic and green pepper add richness. A thick starchy sauce envelops the ingredients, creating an appetizing stickiness characteristic of Chinese cuisine. Historically, eggplant dishes are popular in Chinese gastronomy due to their ability to absorb the flavors of sauces and spices, transforming them into a rich composition. This dish is perfect as a standalone side or as part of a large family dinner accompanied by rice or noodles. Its rich taste and aroma make it a favorite choice for those who appreciate the depth of Eastern culinary traditions.
1
Peel the eggplants and cut them into large pieces. Then slice the potatoes into rounds and the peppers into squares. Dissolve the starch in 3/4 cup of water.
- Eggplants: 5 piece
- Potato: 3 pieces
- Green pepper: 2 pieces
- Potato starch: 2 tablespoons
2
Fry the potatoes in oil until crispy and place them on a plate. In the same oil, fry the eggplants. When the eggplants become soft, add the fried potatoes, soy sauce, and diluted starch. Mix everything thoroughly. Once the starch sauce becomes thick and transparent, turn off the heat and add garlic and green pepper. The dish is ready.
- Potato: 3 pieces
- Eggplants: 5 piece
- Soy sauce: to taste
- Potato starch: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Green pepper: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste