Source: Alex9500, AdobeStockIn Chinese cuisine, sweet and sour dishes are very popular – most often meat or noodles, but vegetables turn out just as good. This time, we suggest preparing eggplants in this way. We're sharing 10 of the most delicious recipes!
1. Eggplants in Sweet and Sour Sauce with Lemon Juice
Source: dzen.ruStarch for breading is needed to make the cooked eggplants slightly crispy.
You will need: 400 g eggplants, 50 ml lemon juice, 40 g sugar, 80 ml water, 60 ml soy sauce, 3.5 tbsp starch, 1 tbsp ketchup.
Preparation: Mix lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, water, ketchup, and 0.5 tablespoon of starch. Cook until slightly thickened. Separately, cut the eggplants into sticks, coat them in the remaining starch, and fry until golden brown. Pour the sauce over them and heat everything together for another 2-4 minutes.
2. Eggplants with Bell Pepper in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Source: za-edoy.ruAnd if you want to make them spicier, add a little hot pepper.
You will need: 4 eggplants, 2 bell peppers, 50 ml vegetable oil, 2-3 cm ginger, 3-4 cloves garlic, 50 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into sticks and fry until golden brown in half of the oil. Add the bell pepper cut into strips and the remaining oil, and continue frying until soft. Separately, mix soy sauce, tomato paste, rice vinegar, sugar, grated ginger, and garlic with spices. Pour in 50 ml of water and, if desired, add a spoonful of starch. Mix thoroughly, pour the resulting sweet and sour sauce over the eggplants, and simmer everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
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3. Eggplants with Onions in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Source: pinterest.comJuicy and savory Chinese-style eggplants with an amazing flavor.
You will need: 500 g eggplants, 150 g onions, 300 g bell peppers, 1 chili pepper, 20 g ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 30 g tomato paste, 50 ml soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 250 ml water, 4 tbsp cornstarch, spices.
Preparation: Chop and lightly fry garlic with ginger and chili. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, fry for another 4-5 minutes. Add tomato paste, sugar, and after another 2 minutes – soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Season everything to taste and mix.
Dissolve a spoonful of cornstarch in water, pour it in, bring to a boil, and simmer the sauce for another 4-5 minutes. Cut the eggplants into sticks, coat them in the remaining starch, and add to the sauce. Simmer everything together until the eggplants are cooked.
4. Battered Eggplants in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Source: podacha-blud.comAn alternative way to enjoy your favorite vegetable dish.
You will need: 2-3 eggplants, 1 egg, 4 tbsp flour, 150 ml ice water, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp starch, 1/4 cup hot water, 4 tbsp ketchup, 2-3 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into sticks. Whisk together egg, flour, baking soda, and ice water. Place the eggplants in this batter, mix, and fry them in batches on all sides in plenty of oil.
Mix ketchup, sugar, and vinegar, and lightly heat the sauce in a small amount of oil. Add hot water, soy and oyster sauces, spices to taste. Heat for another 1 minute and pour in the starch dissolved in 3-4 tablespoons of water. Cook the sweet and sour sauce until thickened, add the eggplants, and heat for another 1 minute.
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5. Eggplants with Vegetables in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Source: postila.ruIf desired, you can add other vegetables of your choice.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 3 tbsp starch, 1/2 cup water, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Cut and coat the eggplant in starch. Fry the pieces until golden brown on all sides and set aside. Separately, fry the vegetables cut into strips and also set aside. Mix soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and water. Bring the sauce to a boil, add all the vegetables, and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Eggplants with Potatoes in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Source: ok.ruIt's best if the weight of the eggplants and potatoes is the same.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 3-4 potatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 hot pepper, 1 clove garlic, 120 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp starch, 2 tsp sugar, 2-3 tsp rice or apple cider vinegar, 1/2 bunch parsley, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into medium cubes, chop garlic, hot pepper, and parsley. Mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and starch until smooth. Fry all vegetables until golden brown separately. Combine them in a pan, add spices, garlic, hot pepper, and parsley. Pour in the sweet and sour sauce, bring to a boil, and heat everything together briefly.
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7. Eggplants in Sweet and Sour Sauce with Honey
Source: receptisalatov.comVary the amount of honey depending on your desired sweetness.
You will need: 500 g eggplants, 3 cloves garlic, 2 cm ginger, 50 ml soy sauce, 1-2 tbsp honey, 1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, starch, cilantro, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants arbitrarily and fry until golden brown. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and a few tablespoons of water. If you want a thick sauce, add a spoonful of starch. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the eggplants, heat for another 2 minutes, remove from heat, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
8. Eggplants in Sweet and Sour Sauce with Wine Vinegar
Source: za-edoy.ruTraditionally, rice or apple cider vinegar is used for sweet and sour sauce, but any other will also work.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp starch, 1 clove garlic, 80 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Cut and fry the eggplants until golden brown. Mix all other ingredients, pour the resulting sauce over the eggplants, and simmer everything together for about 2-3 minutes.
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9. Eggplants in Sweet and Sour Sauce with Orange Juice
Source: pinterest.comIt will be very original if you also add a little orange zest.
You will need: 3 eggplants, 2.5 tbsp starch, 3 tbsp ketchup, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 100 ml orange juice, green onions.
Preparation: Mix orange juice, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and 0.5 tablespoon of starch until smooth. Cut the eggplants into sticks, coat them in the remaining starch, and fry until golden brown. Pour the sauce over them, bring to a boil, and cook for another 1 minute. Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
10. Eggplants in Sweet and Sour Sauce for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruAn interesting and savory appetizer for lovers of seasonal preserves.
You will need: 400 g eggplants, 100 g onions, 150 g bell peppers, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp sugar or honey, 250 ml water, 1 tsp salt, 2 cloves garlic, 50 ml vegetable oil, 40 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and bell pepper, and slightly larger – the peeled eggplants. Fry the eggplants in oil for 5-7 minutes, add the remaining vegetables, fry for the same amount of time, then add garlic. Mix the other ingredients into a sweet and sour sauce, pour it over the eggplants, simmer everything together for 15 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.