Taiwanese-Style Eggplant Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Taiwanese-Style Eggplant Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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Three techniques — brining, deep-frying and stir-frying — create a luscious texture in this classic eggplant preparation.

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Dutch oven
  • Wok
  • Spider strainer
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Stove
  • Paper towel
  • Serving platter
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Chinese eggplants
  • 4 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 2 quarts neutral-flavored oil, such as vegetable, avocado or grapeseed
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 5 garlic cloves (2 thinly sliced, 3 finely chopped)
  • 1 red Fresno chile, cut into thin rings
  • 1/4 cup (5 grams) packed Thai or opal basil leaves, torn in half if large

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