Stir-fried aubergine in plum sauce

Stir-fried aubergine in plum sauce

Ingredients

·         1 aubergine (about 400g/14oz), cut into chunks

·         1 tablespoon vegetable oil

·         1.5 tablespoon Chinese plum sauce

·         2 teaspoons light soy sauce

·         1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine

·         1 teaspoon water

·         5 cloves garlic, crushed

·         1 teaspoon minced ginger

·         2 stalks spring onion (chopped)

·         Fresh chilli, chopped (to taste)

Instructions

1.    Pre-cook the aubergine (two options, see note 1). Option A: Steam it. Boil the water first then place the aubergine into the steamer. Cook for 3-4 mins. Discard any water. Option B: Microwave it. Cook the aubergine (placed evenly on a plate) in two batches. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes each time (see note 2).

2.    Meanwhile, mix plum sauce, soy sauce, rice wine and water. Set aside.

3.    Heat up oil in a wok (or a deep frying pan) on a high heat. Add ginger and garlic, let it sizzle for 10 seconds or so. Then put aubergine in. Stir from time to time until it becomes a little brown.

4.    Turn the heat down to low. Pour the sauce then sprinkle spring onion and chilli over the aubergine. Stir until aubergine is evenly coated with the sauce. Serve it hot.

Source   https://redhousespice.com

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