shanghai eggplant

Updated on Aug 28, 2014

One of my favorite dishes!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small 'japanese' eggplants
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 - chili pepper, your favorite, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed & roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

How To Make shanghai eggplant

  • Step 1
    Cut the eggplants into 2" pieces. Heat the oil in a wok until shimmering. Add the chili and garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds. Remove the chili and reserve.
  • Step 2
    Add the eggplant and gently stir-fry. When the eggplant has soaked up all of the oil, add 1TB of the water. Keep adding water, 1TB at a time, until the eggplant is soft and you have used around half of the water.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the dark soy sauce and sugar then add the remaining water. Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute. Remove the lid; the liquid should be absorbed. Return the chili to the wok, toss for 30 seconds and serve.

Discover More

Category: Vegetables
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #fast
Keyword: #chinese
Keyword: #shanghai
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Chinese
Method: Stove Top

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