How to make fish-flavored eggplant
Fish-flavored eggplant is a classic Sichuan dish, famous for its sweet and sour slightly spicy taste and rich fish aroma. Although it is called "fish flavor", it does not actually contain fish meat, but uses a specific combination of seasonings to simulate the flavor of fish flavor. The following will introduce the preparation method of fish-flavored eggplant in detail, and attach relevant data tables to help you easily master this delicious dish.
1. Food preparation
| Ingredients | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | 500g | It is recommended to choose long purple eggplant |
| minced pork | 100g | Optional fat and thin options |
| Doubanjiang | 1 tablespoon | Pixian Doubanjiang is the best |
| Onions, ginger and garlic | Appropriate amount | Mince and set aside |
| light soy sauce | 1 tablespoon | for seasoning |
| vinegar | 1 tablespoon | It is recommended to use rice vinegar |
| sugar | 1 teaspoon | Adjust sweetness and sourness |
| starch | 1 teaspoon | For thickening |
| edible oil | Appropriate amount | For frying and stir-frying |
2. Production steps
1.Eggplant processing: Wash the eggplant, cut it into long strips, and soak in salt water for 10 minutes to prevent oxidation and blackening. Remove and drain the water and set aside.
2.fried eggplant: Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot, when it is 60% hot, add the eggplant, fry until the surface is slightly yellow, then remove and drain the oil. This step will make the eggplant more fragrant and soft while reducing the amount of oil absorbed during subsequent cooking.
3.Fried minced meat: Take another pot, pour a small amount of oil, add minced pork and stir-fry until it changes color, add onion, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
4.seasoning: Add bean paste and stir-fry until red oil is produced, then add light soy sauce, sugar and vinegar, stir-fry evenly.
5.Add eggplant: Put the fried eggplant into the pot and stir-fry thoroughly with the seasonings to let the eggplant absorb the fish flavor.
6.thicken: Dissolve the starch with a small amount of water, pour it into the pot and stir-fry quickly to make the soup thicken and coat the eggplant.
7.Take out of the pot: Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.
3. Cooking Tips
| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Eggplant pretreatment | Soaking in salt water not only prevents oxidation, but also makes eggplants riper easier |
| Oil temperature control | When frying eggplants, the oil temperature should not be too high to prevent them from becoming burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. |
| Seasoning ratio | The vinegar to sugar ratio of 1:1 is the golden ratio for classic fish flavor. |
| Control the heat | Cook over medium heat throughout to avoid burning the seasonings |
4. Nutritional value
Fish-flavored eggplant is not only delicious, but also has certain nutritional value:
| Nutritional information | Content (per 100g) | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| heat | About 120 calories | provide energy |
| protein | 3.5 grams | Promote muscle growth |
| dietary fiber | 2.2 grams | Help digestion |
| Vitamin E | 1.13 mg | Antioxidant |
| Potassium | 229 mg | Regulate blood pressure |
5. Change practices
1.Vegetarian version: Remove the minced meat and replace it with minced shiitake mushrooms, which is equally delicious.
2.Less oil version: Do not fry the eggplant, instead heat it in the microwave on high heat for 5 minutes to soften.
3.Innovative version: Add a little diced pineapple to add fruity flavor and sweet and sour taste.
6. Food Suggestions
Fish-flavored eggplant is best eaten with rice. The sweet, sour and slightly spicy sauce will whet your appetite. As a side dish, it is recommended to control the amount of food consumed and avoid excessive intake of fat. At the same time, it can be paired with light soups, such as seaweed and egg drop soup, to balance the taste.
Master these tips and you can easily make restaurant-quality fish-flavored eggplant at home. Whether it's a family dinner or a get-together with friends, this dish is sure to win you over with its delicious flavor and color. Hurry up and give it a try!
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