Eggplant

Green beans, also known as yardlong beans, are one of the vegetables abundant in summer. Their pods are long and tube-like, crisp yet tender, and commonly come in white or green varieties. Young pods are thick and fleshy, crispy when stir-fried, and can also be blanched for salads or pickling. Green beans contain various vitamins and minerals. Let's explore some home-style methods for stir-frying green beans.Eggplant Stir-Fried with Green BeansMain IngredientsGreen beans, eggplantSecondary IngredientsOil, oyster sauce, garlic, red chili peppers, soy sauce, saltPreparation Steps1. Prepare all ingredients: wash the eggplant and cut into strips; clean the green beans, remove the tough strings, and cut into 8 cm lengths; slice the red chilies and chop the garlic.2. Pour a generous amount of oil into a wok, heat to about 70% hot, then add the eggplant and fry until softened.3. Remove the eggplant and drain off the oil. Continue by frying the green beans until their surface wrinkles and they are cooked through, then remove and drain the oil.4. Discard excess oil, leaving a little in the wok. Add the red chili peppers and garlic slices and stir-fry to release their fragrance.5. Add the fried eggplant and green beans, stir-fry with oyster…

Eggplant is a typical vegetable with varied uses depending on its variety. It has considerable value for recovery from illness, and it effectively boosts vitality. Green beans contain a good amount of high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, and they also have higher levels of minerals and vitamins compared to other vegetables. Previously, when eating out, the editor's favorite dish was dry-fried eggplant and green beans, but the portions were always too small to satisfy this food enthusiast. So, the editor learned how to make this dish at home. Today, let’s take a look at the steps for making dry-fried eggplant and green beans.Ingredients for Dry-Fried Eggplant and Green BeansMain IngredientsGreen beans, eggplant2. Cut the washed green beans into two-inch segments, and cut the eggplant into short strips.3. Chop the prepared scallions and garlic and set them aside.Preparing the Ingredients for Dry-Fried Eggplant and Green BeansFrying the Main Ingredients1. Pour a generous amount of oil into a non-stick pan. When the oil is about 60% hot, add the eggplant strips and fry until they change color. Remove and set aside.2. After frying the eggplant, fry the green beans. Once done, remove and set aside.Serving Dry-Fried Eggplant and Green BeansInstructions for…

The name "Di San Xian" might sound a bit unusual, and I believe many of you may not have heard of it before. In fact, Di San Xian is a very distinctive home-style dish from Northeast China. If you want to enjoy authentic Northeastern cuisine, you can also make it yourself. Below, we'll introduce a home-style recipe for Di San Xian. Not only is it delicious, but it's also quite simple to prepare. Let's start by looking at how to make Di San Xian and how to make it even more tasty!Fried Di San XianIngredients:Eggplant, carrots, potatoes, oil, soy sauce, salt.Method:1. Cut the potatoes, eggplants, and carrots into large chunks.2. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the eggplant, then remove. Add the potatoes and carrots and stir-fry together.3. Pour in soy sauce, add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pan, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Then add the eggplant back in.4. Once cooked through, season with an appropriate amount of salt and serve.Northeastern Style Di San XianIngredients:Eggplant, potatoes, green peppers, red peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, cooking wine, cornstarch, sesame oil, doubanjiang (broad bean chili paste).Method:1. Peel and cut the potatoes and eggplants into…

The name Dongpo Eggplant suggests that this dish is derived from Dongpo Pork, and it is a common traditional Han Chinese dish in the Jiang-Zhe region. Eggplants are nutritionally rich, and when made into Dongpo Eggplant, they have a glossy appearance and a soft, tender, and fragrant taste, making them widely loved.Ingredients PreparationDongpo EggplantMain Ingredients1 eggplant. When selecting eggplants, choose purple ones that are slightly larger and long in shape.Secondary Ingredients50 grams of ground pork. The pork should be minced beforehand, or you can buy pre-made ground pork. If mincing yourself, chop finely for better texture.Seasonings1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, 1 slice of ginger, 1 clove of garlic, 1 scallion, starch, water, salad oil.Slicing and Frying the EggplantDongpo Eggplant1. After removing the stem, wash the eggplant and estimate how many segments you can cut based on its length. Then, cut the eggplant into sections about 4-6 cm long.2. Using one eggplant section as an example, make three horizontal and vertical cuts on the surface of the eggplant with a knife, creating a pattern of nine small squares, cutting to about half the depth.3. Pour a small amount…