Hunan Eggplant Recipe

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Hunan Eggplant
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
148
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Soak the dried shrimp in a few tablespoons of hot water for about 5 minutes; drain, rinse, then mince the shrimp.
  2. Cut the eggplant into chunks on the bias.
  3. Cut at an angle, then rotate the eggplant a half turn, then cut on the bias again, repeat.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Add the chopped zha cai and minced dried shrimp, cook for a minute or two in the hot oil.
  6. Add the chili paste, green onions, minced ginger, and minced garlic and cook until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the eggplant and stir to coat the pieces in the chili mixture, cook for a minute.
  8. Add the soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and about a 1/4 cup of water.
  9. Cover and steam until eggplant are tender but not mushy.
  10. Stir occasionally, don't be too rough or you'll smash the eggplant.
  11. Season to taste with more soy sauce or salt.
  12. Garnish with sliced green onions (green part only; serve with brown or white rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.06 Kcal (620 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.49g 8%
Cholesterol 2.86mg 1%
Sodium 908.32mg 38%
Potassium 734.93mg 16%
Total Carbs 23.03g 8%
Sugars 12.86g 51%
Dietary Fiber 9.44g 38%
Protein 4.29g 9%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 13%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 36.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 43.65 Kcal (183 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.62g 8%
Cholesterol 0.84mg 1%
Sodium 267.78mg 38%
Potassium 216.66mg 16%
Total Carbs 6.79g 8%
Sugars 3.79g 51%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 38%
Protein 1.27g 9%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 13%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 10.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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