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Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Szechuan Style Aubergine

Cooking aubergine can be a bit of task; due to its sponge-like nature it can turn out very oily or even rubbery if undercooked or sealed the wrong way.

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Time

50 mins mins

Servings

2 people people

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Ingredients

  • 2 Chinese aubergines
  • 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 fresh bird’s-eye chilli
  • a small handful of coriander

The Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon hoisin or yellow bean sauce
  • ½ teaspoon chilli bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 100ml water
  • a dash of dark soy sauce

Method

1. Leaving the skin on, cut the aubergines in half lengthways, then slice into 2cm thick long batons or 5cm chunks. Place them in a mixing bowl and immediately pour over 1–2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Mix together well.

2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the aubergine pieces and fry, turning, until golden brown and charred (but not burnt) on both sides. Remove from the heat and set aside.

3. Finely chop the garlic, chilli, and coriander. Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

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