Stuffed Eggplant with Black Bean Sauce

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Stuffed Eggplant with Black Bean Sauce

This Asian Stuffed Eggplant with Black Bean Sauce is a fun dish to eat with contrasting textures and flavors complementing each other. Serve it with rice for a light yet flavorful dinner.

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Ingredients

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For the Stuffed Eggplant

  • 2 medium Asian eggplants (about 18 oz or 500g)
  • 7 oz fish paste or shrimp paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 teaspoons minced shallots
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced white parts of scallions
  • 1 tablespoon oil (plus more for cooking)

For the Black Bean Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • thinly sliced green parts of scallions (for garnishing)
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Instructions

  1. Slice eggplants on a bias into ¾-inch thick slices. Split in half horizontally without cutting all the way through. Soak in salted water for 10-15 minutes. Then remove from the water and pat dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add fish or shrimp paste with the remaining ingredients for the stuffed eggplant. Mix well for several minutes until a sticky mixture is formed.
  3. Stuff each eggplant slice with about 2-3 teaspoons of the paste filling.
  4. Place a shallow frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of oil. Heat the oil until hot, then increase the heat to medium-high and add the stuffed eggplant. Fry each side for about 2 minutes until golden and the filling is fully cooked. You may need to fry in batch.
  5. Remove the fried eggplant from the pan and set aside on some paper towel to absorb excess oil.
  6. Place another small shallow pan or saucepan over medium heat and add 2-3 teaspoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté for several seconds until fragrant. Then add fermented black beans and stir and cook for 20-30 seconds.
  7. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce to the pan and stir for about 10 seconds. Then add the water and simmer for a couple minutes to let flavors combine. Turn off the heat.
  8. Arrange stuffed eggplants on a serving plate, then immediately pour the black bean sauce over the eggplants. Sprinkle green scallions on top for garnishing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 1619mg (67%) Potassium 965mg (28%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 93IU (2%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 1619mg 67%
Potassium 965mg 21%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 93IU 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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