Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Sauteed Eggplant in Soy‑Vinegar Sauce
Tender Chinese eggplant pieces are quickly fried and tossed in a savory soy‑vinegar sauce with ginger, garlic, chilies and a hint of sesame. The dish is bright, aromatic and perfect served over rice for a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Soaking eggplant in vinegar water to prevent oxidation
- • Resting with salt to draw out moisture
- • Coating with cornstarch before frying
- • Short, high‑heat fry to keep eggplant tender and not soggy
- • Adding sauce at the right temperature to avoid over‑cooking
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard and keep face away.
- • Handle the hot pan with oven mitts to avoid burns.
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Poulet poché à la sauce gingembre et cbette
Un poulet entier poché dans un bouillon parfumé au gingembre et à la cbette (ou oignon vert), servi avec une sauce chaude à l'huile de colza. La recette ne nécessite que quatre ingrédients de base et donne un bouillon savoureux à réutiliser pour des soupes. Facile, rapide et plein de saveurs chinoises.
Three Halal Dishes to Smother Over Rice
A spicy, numbing Yunnan‑style Mala Beef perfect for smothering over steamed rice. Thinly sliced beef loin is marinated in a blend of Sichuan peppercorn, chili powder, soy sauces, and aromatics, then quickly stir‑fried and finished with a hot chili‑oil drizzle. Inspired by the halal street food of Yunnan, China.
Roasted Duck Noodle Soup
A comforting soup made with leftover roasted duck, Chinese noodles, soy sprouts and fresh aromatics. Ideal for a quick and tasty single‑serving meal.
These Healthy Stir Fries will (quickly) improve your life.
A quick 20‑minute Cantonese‑style black pepper beef stir‑fry with thinly sliced flank steak, bell peppers, onion and a peppery sauce. Served over steamed rice, this high‑protein weeknight dinner packs bold flavor and is perfect for leftovers.
Chicken Maryland with Jasmine Rice and Trio of Asian Sauces
A flavorful Chinese‑inspired dinner featuring marinated Chicken Maryland, fragrant jasmine rice cooked in chicken stock, and three quick sauces – a soy dipping sauce, a spicy Sriracha‑lime sauce, and a bright green onion‑ginger sauce. The chicken and rice are seasoned separately to keep each component juicy and tasty. Serve with optional tomato, cucumber, and cilantro for extra freshness.
5-Minute Garlic Shrimp Recipe
A lightning‑fast, flavor‑packed shrimp stir‑fry that highlights sweet shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a hint of heat. Ready in about 5 minutes, this Chinese‑inspired dish uses a carbon‑steel wok, half‑cooked garlic for a golden‑silver aroma, and a splash of butter for richness. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying main course.