How to cook Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce

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Prep

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Pat dry

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Grate the garlic, set aside red chilies, and combine the garlic sauce in a small bowl.

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Cook the meat

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Stir fry/Braise the eggplant

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How to cook Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce

Prep

Slice and quarter the eggplants and soak them in a water and vinegar solution for 10 minutes.

Pat dry

Pat the eggplants dry and toss them with starch in a large bowl. Coat them well with starch evenly.

Grate the garlic, set aside red chilies, and combine the garlic sauce in a small bowl.

Cook the meat

Stir fry/Braise the eggplant

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