Chinese Eggplant – 5 lb. box

Chinese eggplants are recognizable by their long, thin shape and unique violet coloring (though there are also white and variegated varieties). Chinese eggplant can grow up to eighteen inches in length and two inches in diameter. They are known to have the sweetest, mildest flavor of all eggplant varieties. Their flesh is cotton white, semi-firm and nearly seedless.

Popular Chinese Cooking Methods & Dishes

Chinese eggplant is incredibly versatile and absorbs flavors beautifully. It’s a staple in Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and many home-style dishes.

1. Stir-frying (炒 – Chǎo)

This is the most common method. The eggplant is quickly cooked over high heat, often with robust sauces.

• Yu Xiang Qie Zi (鱼香茄子): The most famous dish. It means “Fish-Fragrant Eggplant,” but contains no fish. It’s a spicy, sweet, sour, and garlicky sauce made with chili bean paste, garlic, ginger, and scallions.

• Garlic Eggplant Stir-fry (蒜蓉茄子): A simple yet delicious dish where the eggplant is stir-fried with a generous amount of minced garlic and a light soy-based sauce.

2. Steaming (蒸 – Zhēng)

Steaming preserves the delicate, creamy texture of the eggplant.

• Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Sauce: The eggplant is steamed until incredibly tender, then topped with a pungent sauce of garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. It’s often served cold as an appetizer.

Vendor Information

• Store Name: Asian Market
• Vendor: Asian Market
• Address: 12950 E Colonial Dr
  Orlando, FL 32826
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