Spicy Eggplant Recipe
Szechuan style braised eggplant, yellow onion, mild peppers, chili paste, garlic
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Sauces and Spices
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the eggplants and slice them into long strips approximately 1-inch thick. Peel the yellow onion and slice it thinly. Remove the seeds from the mild peppers and slice them into strips. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Cook the Eggplant
Add the sliced eggplant and mild peppers to the skillet. Stir well and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the eggplant begins to soften.
- 4
Garnish and Serve
- 5
Finish the Dish
Chop the green onions and sprinkle them over the eggplant dish along with sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice or as a side dish.