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Braised Eggplant with Tomatoes

Braised Eggplant with Tomatoes

Crisp-fried eggplant braises with juicy tomatoes and tangy ketchup until it turns velvety and glazed in bright red sauce. Sweet, sour and savory at once, this homestyle favorite makes eggplant irresistible even for skeptics.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Peel the eggplant and cut it into pieces, then toss it with starch until evenly coated.

  2. 2
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    When the oil reaches 70% heat, put in the eggplants and fry until golden, then remove.

  3. 3
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    Stir-fry ginger and garlic slices in the remaining oil in the pan, then add the tomatoes and stir-fry until they release their juice.

  4. 4
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    Add the ketchup and stir-fry evenly, then add the eggplant pieces.

  5. 5
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    Add light soy sauce, salt, chicken bouillon, and an appropriate amount of water, then boil on high heat until the sauce thickens.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Eggplant
    2 piece
  • Tomato
    1 piece

Seasonings

  • Potato starch
    1 spoon
  • Vegetable oil
    半锅
  • Ketchup
    1 spoon
  • light soy sauce
    1 spoon
  • Salt
    1/2匙
  • chicken essence
    1 匙

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger
    1 piece
  • Garlic
    2 颗