Braised eggplant, a delicious dish in Sichuan cuisine, is loved for its unique cooking techniques and sweet taste of eggplant. Today, we will teach you how to do this, the 11-step cooking process, so that you can make fragrant braised eggplant at home, so that your relatives and friends can enjoy it.
1. Preparation: Before starting, prepare fresh eggplant, minced garlic, minced ginger, cooking oil, salt, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar, water, and special braised seasoning.
2. Prepare the eggplant: peel the eggplant, cut it into pieces or sections, and soak it in salted water to get rid of the excess water, so that the fried eggplant is more crispy.
3. Heat the oil in the pan: Put some cooking oil in the pot, heat it over medium heat, put the eggplants in it one by one, fry them until golden brown and crispy, and remove them for later use.
4. Fry minced garlic and ginger: Still in the same pot, leave some oil, add minced garlic and ginger, and simmer over low heat until fragrant.
5. Add the special braised seasoning: Add the special braised seasoning and stir well to let the seasoning completely blend.
6. Add sugar and vinegar: Add sugar and vinegar and continue to stir-fry until the sugar is completely melted.
7. Pour in light soy sauce and dark soy sauce: Pour light soy sauce and dark soy sauce into the pot together, continue to stir, and wait until the juice thickens.
8. Pour in water: Slowly add water, adjust the consistency of the soup, and then put the eggplant in.
9. Stew the eggplant: Simmer the eggplant slowly over low heat, and wait for the soup to thicken, the eggplant becomes soft and glutinous, and completely absorbs the sauce.
10. Plating: Put the braised eggplant on a plate and drizzle with the rich braised sauce.
11. Enjoy the food: The braised eggplant is sweet and delicious, and the taste is delicious. It can be served with rice or noodles, and is also a good choice for sake.
The 11-step cooking process may seem tedious, but once you are familiar with the steps and use a special seasoning, you can easily get the braised eggplant done. This dish is loved for its sweetness and unique flavor, and whether you're a novice or an old bird, you'll be able to concoct a delicious braised eggplant dish at home.