Chinese Aubergine & Lamb Parcel Recipe (Chinese Cooking Channel)

lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat profile, while canola is budget-friendly.

rice paper

🥗Healthier: whole wheat wraps

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat wraps offer more fiber, and tortillas are typically cheaper.

Chop ginger.

Place minced lamb into a bowl and add ginger, white pepper, salt, and 1 Tbsp of oil; mix well.

Slice aubergine into 0.5cm thick slices and then insert a cut between each slice to create a pocket.

Take about 1 tsp of minced lamb and stuff into the pocket until all complete.

Combine plain flour, salt, and eggs to form a batter.

Heat 1 litre of oil in a wok until hot.

Dip stuffed aubergine into the batter mix.

Place into hot oil and deep fry for 2 minutes on each side.

Remove from oil and drain.

Transfer onto a dish, garnish, and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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