Fish Fragrant Eggplants with no Fish? Yuxiang Eggplants 鱼香茄子 | TOP SICHUAN RECIPE

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based option while reducing cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often cheaper and gluten-free.

doubanjiang

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Chili paste provides similar heat and flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Cut eggplants into long strips, about 7-8 centimeters.

Place eggplants in a container and add vinegar and cornstarch, mix well.

Deep fry the eggplants until golden and tender.

Prepare a paste using pickled chili and doubanjiang.

Chop ginger, garlic, and scallions.

Mix sugar, salt, light soy sauce, vinegar, water, and cornstarch to create the sauce.

Marinate minced pork with cooking wine.

Preheat the wok and cook the minced pork until browned.

Add sesame oil and stir in the chili paste mixture.

Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until thickened, coating the eggplants evenly.

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