Szechwan Eggplant Stir-Fry

Szechwan Eggplant Stir-Fry
Szechwan Eggplant Stir-Fry might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 319 calories, 8g of protein, and 16g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes. A mixture of sesame seeds, ginger, rice vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

1
Cut the eggplants in 1/2 lengthwise and then slice crosswise into wedges, no more than 1-inch wide.
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Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high flame and add the oils; tilt the pan to coat all sides. When you see a slight smoke, add a layer of eggplant, stir-fry until seared and sticky, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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3
Remove the eggplant to a side platter and cook the remaining eggplant in same manner, adding more oil, if needed.
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4
After all the eggplant is out of the pan, add the green onions, ginger, garlic, and chile; stir-fry for a minute until fragrant.
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5
Add the broth. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch until the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
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6
Pour the soy sauce mixture into the wok and cook another minute, until the sauce has thickened.
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7
Put the eggplant back in the pan, tossing quickly, until the sauce is absorbed.
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8
Garnish with sesame seeds, Thai basil, and cilantro and serve.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In25 m.
Servings4
Health Score38
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