Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant

Eggplant is sauteed, then coated in a spicy sweet sauce. It is simple and delicious! I'm sure you'll enjoy this!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 green chile pepper, chopped
• 2 long Chinese eggplants, cubed
• ½ teaspoon chili oil, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the eggplant cubes into a large bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Fill with enough water to cover, and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse well, and drain on paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sugar, chile pepper, cornstarch and chili oil. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant until it is tender and begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in the sauce, and cook and stir until the sauce is thick and the eggplant is evenly coated. Serve immediately.