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Mean Chef's Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Nuggets Recipe

Mean Chef's Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Nuggets Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tsp ginger, minced
4 tsp garlic, minced
1/3 cup scallion, thin sliced
1 tsp chinese chili sauce
1 tbsp dried shrimp , soaked in hot water and drained
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp hot water
4 -5 tbsp corn or 4 -5 tbsp peanut oil
1 1/2 lbs chinese eggplants , tipped and roll-cut into nuggets about 1 inch long
thin- sliced scallion, for garnish

Directions:

Combine aromatics.
Combine sauce ingredients.
Heat large heavy skillet.
Add 3 tbs.
Oil and swirl to glaze pan.
Reduce heat to moderate.
Add aromatics, stir gently 20-30 seconds- do not brown.
Add eggplant, toss to combine.
Adjust heat so eggplant cooks without scorching.
Drizzle in more oil as needed to keep from sticking, but beware that eggplant will absorb oil.
Stir sauce and add to pan.
Toss well to combine.
Bring liquid to simmer, cover pan, and simmer until liquid is 90% absorbed, 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot, tepid, or cold.
Garnish with scallion rings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	101.5 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.86g	1%
Cholesterol	2.15mg	1%
Sodium	574.19mg	24%
Potassium	509.6mg	11%
Total Carbs	21.63g	7%
Sugars	13.03g	52%
Dietary Fiber	6.1g	24%
Protein	3.8g	8%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	38.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.15 Kcal (185 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.37g	1%
Cholesterol	0.93mg	1%
Sodium	249.78mg	24%
Potassium	221.68mg	11%
Total Carbs	9.41g	7%
Sugars	5.67g	52%
Dietary Fiber	2.65g	24%
Protein	1.65g	8%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	13%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	16.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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