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Dongbei Savory Garlic Soy Potato And Eggplant Stir-Fry

Name: Dongbei Savory Garlic Soy Potato And Eggplant Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 medium Japanese eggplants, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 5 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 3 tbsp cold water; 4 tbsp vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Crispy golden potato cubes and soft Japanese eggplant tossed with green bell pepper in a sweet-savory garlic soy glaze.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Shallow-Fry Glazing

Pre-cooking hardy vegetables in hot oil to render crisped exteriors before tossing them in a thickened garlic sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add potato cubes and shallow fry for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and tender; remove with a slotted spoon.

Step 3: Add eggplant chunks to the same skillet and shallow fry for 5-6 minutes until soft and caramelized; remove and drain.

Step 4: Discard all but 1 tablespoon oil from skillet; add green bell pepper and minced garlic, stir-frying for 1 minute.

Step 5: Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and the cornstarch slurry, stirring until the mixture bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze.

Step 6: Return cooked potatoes and eggplants to skillet, tossing gently for 1 minute to coat thoroughly in garlic glaze before serving.

Cooking tips

Soak potato cubes in cold water for 5 minutes and dry thoroughly before frying to make them extra crisp.
Eggplant absorbs oil quickly; keep heat medium-high so it sears quickly instead of becoming soggy.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Chinese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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