How to Perfectly Cook Homestyle Braised Eggplant?

Q: Can I use a different type of eggplant for this recipe? A: Yes, while long purple eggplants are ideal, you can use other varieties, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
Q: What’s the purpose of salting the eggplant before cooking? A: Salting helps to draw out moisture and can reduce bitterness, resulting in a better texture after cooking.
Q: Is there a substitute for oyster sauce in the recipe? A: If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can use a mixture of soy sauce and a little sugar as an alternative.

Homestyle Braised Eggplant

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Ingredients:

• Eggplant, 1 large
• Green onion, 1 stalk
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons
• Light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons
• Cornstarch, 2 tablespoons
• Dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
• Tomato ketchup, 2 tablespoons

Instructions:

1. Prepare a long purple eggplant.
2. Cut the eggplant into long strips and salt for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse the eggplant with water and squeeze out the excess moisture.
4. Coat the eggplant evenly with cornstarch.
5. Fry the eggplant in a pan until golden brown.
6. Add the sauce mixture (2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup) and cook until done.
7. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition:

• Calories: Varies depending on cooking method
• Fat: Low (if using minimal oil for frying)
• Carbohydrates: Moderate (mainly from eggplant and sauces)
• Protein: Low
• Dietary Fiber: High