This stuffed eggplant with shrimp paste recipe was inspired by a dish I once had at a Chinese restaurant. While I loved the idea, I wanted to give it my own twist. I use a Cantonese-style black bean sauce, which pairs especially well with the shrimp and eggplant. I also replace the traditional cornstarch coating …
Have you ever wondered how to cook eggplant that is delicious, non-oily, and with a nice purplish color? Eggplant (also called aubergine) is challenging to cook well because it doesn’t have much flavor, quickly becomes soggy, and quickly loses its bright purplish color. However, if you flavor it correctly with the right seasonings, find a …
In this article, I want to show you how to cook a popular Chinese eggplant dish with some basic ingredients. However, it is tricky to cook eggplant because it changes color quickly easily turns soggy, and potentially absorbs too much oil. Therefore, I want to share with you my understanding of how to preserve its …