Eggplant will taste better if you know how to combine it with other ingredients to create attractive dishes. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to 2 ways to make crispy fried stuffed eggplant, delicious and fragrant. Let’s get cooking and prepare these 2 fried dishes to treat the family!
1. Crispy fried stuffed eggplant
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy fried stuffed eggplant For 2 people
Eggplant 1 piece Ground pork 50 gr Shallots 2 bulbs Crispy batter mix 1 cup (rice cup) Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 100 ml Common seasoning a little (Salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
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How to Make Fried Eggplant Rolls with Meat
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Prepare the Eggplant
Once you buy the eggplant, wash it clean and cut it into pieces about the length of your hand. Then, use a multi-purpose peeler to slice it thinly along the length, without removing the skin.
To prevent the eggplant from browning and ruining the dish’s aesthetics, after slicing, soak the eggplant in diluted saltwater, fully submerged for about 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, take the eggplant out, wash it clean, and let it drain.
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Marinate the Meat Filling
Add 1 spoon of seasoning powder, 1 spoon of ground pepper, 1 spoon of oyster sauce, 1 spoon of cornstarch, and minced shallots to 50g of ground pork, then mix well to let the meat absorb the spices.
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Make crispy eggplant rolls
You use a spoon to scoop an adequate amount of meat into the end of the eggplant slice and slowly roll it up.
Then, you use a bamboo skewer to pierce through so that each skewer holds 3 rolls, and continue doing this until finished.
Next, you mix the crispy batter with clean water according to the instructions on the package, stir well, then roll each eggplant skewer filled with meat through the crispy batter.
Continue by adding 100ml of cooking oil to the pan, turn on the stove to heat it, then add the eggplants coated in batter for frying on low heat until golden and crispy.
When the eggplant skewers are cooked, you remove them to drain the oil and arrange them on a plate. The dish is served with chili sauce.
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Finished Product
The fried eggplant rolls with meat are visually appealing with a golden color, crispy texture, and rich meat filling. When eaten with chili sauce, the flavor explodes deliciously. This will definitely be an unforgettable dish!
2. Fried Eggplant Stuffed with Meat in Spicy Sauce
Preparation
50 minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Eggplant Stuffed with Meat in Spicy Sauce Serves 3
Eggplant 2 pieces Ground pork 100 gr Dubanjang 1 tablespoon (broad bean chili paste) Green chili 1 piece Spring onion 1 stalk Dried chili 1 piece Carrot 1/4 piece Tomato sauce 3 tablespoons Garlic 1 bulb Corn starch 11 tablespoons Ginger powder 1/4 teaspoon Rice wine 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Corn syrup 2 tablespoons Vinegar 1/2 tablespoon Breadcrumbs 125 gr Peanuts 1 teaspoon (crushed) Common seasoning to taste (salt/ pepper/ sugar) Cooking oil 1.5 liters
Information about Dubanjang
- Dubanjang, also known as broad bean chili paste, is a chili paste from China made from fermented broad beans, chili peppers, soybeans, salt, and wheat flour, with a hot and salty flavor. Dubanjang is often used in Sichuan cuisine.
- You can find dubanjang at reputable grocery stores or on reliable e-commerce websites.
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How to make Crispy Fried Stuffed Eggplant with Spicy Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash 2 eggplants, 1 stalk of green onion, 1 green chili, and 15g of carrot.
Use a knife to slice the eggplant about 1 finger thick, then make a slit in the middle of each slice and sprinkle a little salt to season the eggplant.
Chop the green onion and green chili finely.
Next, dice the carrot and mince 3 cloves of garlic and dried chili.
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Marinate minced meat
Put 100g of minced pork into a bowl with 1 spoon of rice wine, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well and marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
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Mix spicy sauce
In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of doenjang, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, and 200ml of water and mix well.
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Stuff the meat
Add 8 tablespoons of cornstarch to a bowl, roll the starch evenly on the outside and inside of the eggplant.
Then, use a spoon to place the marinated meat in the middle of the eggplant and roll it in another layer of cornstarch.
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Fry the stuffed eggplant
In a new bowl, combine 125g of breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 125g of cold water, mixing well until the mixture thickens. Next, coat the stuffed eggplant in the breadcrumb mixture, rolling it evenly.
Heat 1.5 liters of cooking oil in a pot until boiling, then deep-fry the stuffed eggplant for about 5 – 6 minutes over high heat before removing it.
Tip: To make the dish crispier and cook more evenly, always remember to deep-fry with plenty of oil over high heat.
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Making Spicy Sauce
Heat 2 teaspoons of cooking oil in a hot pan, when the oil is hot, add chopped green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, crushed dried chili, chopped green chili, and diced carrot, stir-fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Next, add the spicy sauce and bring to a boil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Then, add the starch mixture to the spicy sauce and stir well with a spoon for about 2 – 3 minutes until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.
Finally, place the fried eggplant on a plate, add the spicy sauce, and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of peanuts on top to finish.
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Final Product
The fried stuffed eggplant with spicy sauce is truly appealing with its eye-catching colors and the rich flavor of the spicy sauce, the crispiness, and the delicious meat filling.
How to choose fresh and delicious eggplants
- You should choose eggplants that have intact, shiny, smooth skin and a uniform purple color.
- When holding the eggplant, it should feel firm, not too light, with a gentle press not being too hard, and no liquid should come out, then it can be purchased.
- It is advisable to choose those with the stem still attached at the top. The connection between the stem and the skin indicates that the eggplant is still fresh.
- Avoid selecting soft, mushy eggplants that feel light, have leaked liquid, show many black spots, and have insect damage on the skin.
Tips for storing eggplant
- You can wrap the eggplant in paper towels and place it in the refrigerator’s vegetable compartment to keep it fresh for 2 – 3 days.
- Avoid putting eggplant in a sealed bag or near tomatoes, watermelons, or bananas, as they can cause the eggplant to spoil faster.
- You can sprinkle salt on the surface of the eggplant and let it sit for about 1 hour, then use a paper towel dampened with a little water to wipe off the salt and wait to cook. This method helps prevent the eggplant from being bitter when eaten.
- You can choose to keep the skin of the eggplant on or not, depending on your preference!
Tips for preparing eggplant without browning
- After purchasing the eggplant, cut it and soak it in a bowl of cold water containing a mixture of salt and lemon juice or vinegar.
- Use a colander to press down to keep the eggplant fully submerged in water and wait until it’s time to cook before removing it.
So TasteVN has just guided you on 2 ways to make stuffed fried eggplant crispy and delicious, very simple at home, making meals more appealing. What are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and show off your skills to treat your family right away! Wishing you success!
