INGREDIENTS
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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 wi
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Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs. asian (long and skinny) eggplant
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2 tablespoons peanut oil
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1/4 cup chicken stock (substitute vegetable stock for vegetarian)
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
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1/2 - 1 1/2 tablespoons chili bean paste*
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2 teaspoon crushed sichuan peppercorns** (optional, but inauthentic without)
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3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon corn starch
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2 teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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4 scallions, roughly chopped
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Cilantro for garnish (optional)