Main Ingredients:
Eggplant: appropriate amount; Cornstarch: appropriate amount; Scallion: appropriate amount; Ginger: appropriate amount; Sichuan peppercorn: appropriate amount; Tien Tsin peppers: appropriate amount; Dried chili: appropriate amount.
Additional Ingredients:
Granulated sugar: appropriate amount; Maple syrup: appropriate amount; Cholimex seasoning: appropriate amount.
Taste: Sweet and sour; Cooking Method: Deep-fry; Time: Half an hour; Difficulty: Moderate.
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions for Maple Syrup Eggplant
Peel the eggplant and cut it into strips. Make a starch paste by mixing cornstarch with water. Heat oil to 40% cooked and fry the eggplant coated with starch paste;
In a bowl, mix 60g of granulated sugar, two spoons of Cholimex seasoning, and 5g of maple syrup evenly and set aside;
In a pan, add oil, scallion, ginger, dried chili, and Sichuan peppercorns to stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the fried eggplant and evenly pour the sauce over the edge of the pan and the eggplant until the granulated sugar caramelizes.
