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Fish-Fragrant Eggplant
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Fish-Fragrant Eggplant

Silky eggplant braised in the classic yu xiang sauce: pickled chili, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sugar — no fish, all fragrance.

Spicy35 minServes 4

The method

5 steps · 35 min

  1. 01

    Deep-fry eggplant in batches until golden and collapsing; drain.

  2. 02

    Fry pork until crispy; add doubanjiang and paojiao until oil reddens.

  3. 03

    Add garlic and ginger; splash in vinegar, sugar, and soy.

  4. 04

    Return eggplant; toss until coated.

  5. 05

    Finish with scallion greens and a swirl of chili oil.

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