Eggplants in Oyster Sauce
Description
Suitable for both festive occasions and everyday meals. This colorful dish with a pronounced flavor can be prepared for lunch or dinner, bringing Asian cuisine into everyday life. If desired, the eggplants are served with various cold fish, seafood, or chicken dishes. You can freeze the sliced vegetables for preparing them in winter. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the specified ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the eggplants in water, trim off the stems. Slice them into planks, then cut the planks into sticks.
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Step 3
Add salt, ground black pepper, and cornstarch to the container with the eggplants. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a high-sided skillet and add the eggplant slices. Fry for about 3–5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
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Step 5
Pour in the oyster sauce and simmer the sliced ingredients for another 1–2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds.
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Step 6
Place the eggplant in oyster sauce on a plate.
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Step 7
Rinse and finely chop the cilantro or parsley and sprinkle on top. Serve the dish.