Fish Fragrant Eggplant

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with a different flavor profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

Prepare the Chinese eggplant by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, mix the Flying Horse tapioca starch with a little water to create a slurry.

In a pan, heat some oil and add the ground pork, cooking until browned.

Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, sautéing until fragrant.

Stir in the Lee Kum Kee Chili Bean Sauce, soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, sugar, and salt.

Add the eggplant pieces and water to the pan, stirring to combine.

Cover and cook until the eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally.

Finally, add the LGM pickled chili and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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