Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Ma Po Eggplant Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 large eggplants, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and minced
2 tablespoons doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
Salt to taste
Cooked rice (for serving)

Recipe Instructions:

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and fermented black beans to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in doubanjiang (spicy bean paste) and cook for another minute to release its flavors.

Add the eggplant cubes to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Pour vegetable or chicken broth into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Cover the skillet and let the eggplant cook for about 5 minutes until tender.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch mixture, and sugar until well combined.

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring well to coat the eggplant evenly. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions over the Ma Po Eggplant.

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