Chinese classic Yu Xiang Qie Zi

Yu Xiang Eggplant

Tender eggplants are briefly fried and then braised in a savory, slightly sweet and sour sauce.

The typical Yu-Xiang seasoning provides an intense, full-bodied aroma and makes this vegetarian dish a popular classic of Chinese cuisine.

25

min

7

Ingredients

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Level of spiciness

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Ingredients

For 1–2 servings

  • 2 eggplants
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 small piece ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1–2 spring onions (sliced into rings)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar (black rice vinegar)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 100 ml water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
  • (Optional) 1 tsp chili paste or Doubanjiang

Step-by-step

STEP 1
Wash the eggplants and cut them into bite-sized strips or pieces.

STEP 2
Heat oil in a pan or wok and fry the eggplants in batches until soft and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.

STEP 3
Sauté garlic, ginger, and optional chili paste in the same pan briefly until fragrant.

STEP 4
Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water, and mix well.

STEP 5
Return the eggplants to the pan and gently simmer everything over medium heat for 3–5 minutes.

STEP 6
Mix cornstarch with water, add to the pan, and bring to a quick boil until the sauce thickens slightly.

STEP 7
Sprinkle with spring onions and serve hot.