Salad with Fried Eggplant in Sweet and Sour Sauce

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Unusual flavor combinations often transform the simplest ingredients into truly interesting dishes. Fried eggplant pairs wonderfully with sweet and sour sauces, which highlight its tender texture and rich flavor. This salad is perfect for both everyday meals and festive occasions! We're sharing a great recipe!

Prep time: 25 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 2 eggplants;
• 2 tomatoes;
• 1 bell pepper;
• 1 red onion;
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch;
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce;
• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar;
• 2 cloves garlic;
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro;
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Wash the eggplants and cut them into large sticks. Cut the tomatoes into large wedges, the bell pepper into strips, and the onion into thin half-rings.
2. Dredge the eggplants in cornstarch and fry for 8-10 minutes in a preheated pan with vegetable oil until golden brown.
3. Press the garlic through a press and mix it with soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour the prepared sauce over the eggplants and gently mix.
4. Combine the fried eggplants with tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion. Sprinkle the salad with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy your meal!