Chinese Fried Stuffed Eggplant With Ground Pork(茄盒）
Chinese fried stuffed eggplant, also known as "Eggplant Boxes( 茄盒)," is a dish that combines the rich flavors of eggplant and a meat filling.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- Meat filling mixture:
- 2 medium-sized eggplants cut into thick slices
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped.
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing cooking wine
- pinch of sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- ginger onion water: soak Sichuan peppercorns green onions, and ginger slices in hot water for 10 minutes. (optional)
- cooking oil for deep frying
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Flour batter:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- On a cutting board, slice the eggplants into halves lengthwise and cut them into thick slices, about ¼ inch thick, and leave about ½ inch intact. This creates a cavity in each piece, resembling a box or pouch.
- Combine the ground pork, seasonings, and sauce in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Fill the eggplant slices with the prepared filling mixture. Tap a spoonful of the ground pork mixture into each eggplant slice's cavity, pressing it in gently. The final result looks like eggplant burgers! Repeat until all the pieces are filled.
- Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Meantime, dip both sides of the stuffed eggplant into the batter. While deep frying is a popular method. You can also use an air fryer if you are concerned about too much oil or have some dietary restrictions.
- Carefully place the stuffed eggplants into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through—a few at a time and turn them occasionally for even cooking about 3 minutes. Remove and drain excess fat on a paper towel.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish. You can enjoy them as is or serve them with a dipping sauce, such as chili sauce. Some people also like to serve it with a savory sauce poured over the top. This delicious sauce may include soy sauce, oyster sauce, or various seasonings.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26.1g | Fat: 8.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 1.3g | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg
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