Chinese Eggplant in Garlic Sauce 蒜蓉炒矮瓜

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Instructions

 

Prepare Ingredients:

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  Have ready all ingredients to prepare the dish.
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  First cut the eggplant into thick strips. Then have ready water and add 1 tsp salt into it. Soak the eggplant in the salt water for about 5 minutes. This is to prevent the eggplant from turning brown. Remove from the water and drain well.
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  Then minced some chicken meat or pork and set aside.
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  Also chop garlic and ginger. Dice spring onions and separate white part and greens of spring onions. Set aside for later use.
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  Lastly prepare all seasonings needed to cook the dish.

Cooking Braised Eggplant in Garlic Sauce:

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  Heat wok on medium heat. Then add cooking oil. Swirl the oil to evenly coat the wok.
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  When the oil is hot, add in mince meat. Cook the minced meat until the meat turns white and is thoroughly cooked. Then add in chopped garlic, ginger and the whites of spring onion. Stir fry to give a good mix.
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  Then add in seasonings. Start by adding spicy broad bean paste, followed by oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar. Stir to mix well.
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  Add eggplant. Stir fry the eggplant until golden on the surface, and the inside has turned tender.. Make sure the eggplant is well mixed in the minced meat sauce. Then add water. Cover with lid and cook the eggplant for about 4 minutes.
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  When the eggplant is cooked, add in black vinegar. Stir to mix well.
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  Thicken the eggplant dish with cornstarch slurry and garnish with chopped spring onions. And we are done!
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  Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!