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Crispy Garlic Eggplant

Name: Crispy Garlic Eggplant
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: eggplants; salt; flour; potato starch; cornstarch; white pepper powder; soy sauce; brown sugar; water; rice wine; garlic, minced; sesame seeds; spring onion greens, sliced; oil, for frying

40 min 4 servings Medium Asian

Fit Score

Good fit

This dish is vegan and can be made gluten-free with substitutions.

Protein

Low protein content; consider adding a protein source.

Calories

Moderate calorie count fits within a balanced meal.

Diet

Vegan and can be adjusted to gluten-free.

Time

Preparation and cooking time is within your preference.

Cookable Score

Very cookable

This recipe is straightforward with clear steps and accessible ingredients.

Ingredient clarity

Most ingredients are specific, but flour contains gluten.

Step clarity

Steps are well-defined and easy to follow.

Technique

Frying requires attention but is manageable.

Equipment

No special equipment needed; frying can be done in a pan.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

—eggplants
—salt
—flour
—potato starch
—cornstarch
—white pepper powder
—soy sauce
—brown sugar
—water
—rice wine
—garlic (minced)
—sesame seeds
—spring onion greens (sliced)
—oil (for frying)

How to make it

Cut eggplant into bite-sized pieces.
Cutting the eggplant into bite-sized pieces ensures they cook evenly and are easy to eat.
Toss with salt and leave in a colander for 30 minutes.
Salting the eggplant helps draw out moisture and bitterness, making them crispier when cooked.
Simmer soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice wine, and garlic for 5 minutes.
Simmering these ingredients creates a sweet and savory sauce that will coat the eggplant.
Mix flour, potato starch, cornstarch, and white pepper.
This dry mix will create a crispy coating for the eggplant when fried.
Toss eggplant in the dry mix until coated.
Coating the eggplant in the dry mix will help achieve that crispy texture when fried.
Deep fry at 180-190°C for about 5 minutes.
Frying the eggplant at the right temperature ensures they become golden and crispy.
Toss the hot eggplant through the sauce, sesame seeds, and spring onions.
Tossing the eggplant in the sauce while hot allows it to absorb the flavors.

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Nutrition

Estimated per serving

High confidence

250Calories

5gProtein

30gCarbs

12gFat

5g fiber 8g sugar 600mg sodium 0g saturated fat

Nutrition is estimated from ingredient amounts and may vary with brands and substitutions. In the app, values update automatically when you adapt the recipe or scale servings.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Crispy Garlic Eggplant?

Crispy Garlic Eggplant has about 250 calories per serving, with 5g protein, 30g carbs, and 12g fat. Values are estimates from the ingredient amounts and update in the Reci AI app when you adapt the recipe or change servings.

How long does Crispy Garlic Eggplant take to make?

Crispy Garlic Eggplant takes about 40 min in total — 30 min prep and 10 min cook, and makes 4 servings.

What ingredients do I need for Crispy Garlic Eggplant?

Key ingredients include eggplants, salt, flour, potato starch, cornstarch, white pepper powder, and a few more. The full measured list, smart grocery list, and substitutions are in the recipe above and in the Reci AI app.

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