P.F. Chang's: Stir−Fried Spicy Eggplant Recipe

Produce: eggplant, garlic
Seasonings: sugar, 
Sauces: oyster sauce, soy sauce, bean sauce
Other: white vinegar, chili paste, sesame oil, cornstarch, Canola oil
Cooking Method: stovetop

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Ingredients: 
1 pound eggplant, peeled, cut into 1" dice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a paste
Canola oil for deep−frying

Spicy Sauce: 
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili paste (Sambal Oleck preferred)
1/2 teaspoon ground bean sauce (Koon Chun preferred)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Procedure:
Combine all Spicy Sauce ingredients and mix well. In a wok, deep−fry eggplant at 350F for 1 minute. Remove eggplant and drain on paper towels. Meanwhile remove all but 1/2 teaspoon of oil from wok. On high heat, stir−fry garlic for 5 seconds then add Spicy Sauce. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer 20 seconds. Add eggplant and simmer for another 10 seconds. Stir in cornstarch paste a little at a time until desired consistency. Serve immediately.




Restaurant: P.F. Chang's
Recipe Type: Authentic
Recipe Author: Unknown
Original Photograph By: P.F. Chang's
Photograph Retouched By: Recipe Spy
Recipe Source: http://www.boosterclubnetwork.com/Kool2/E_Books/Insiders.pdf

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