Crispy Sweet & Sour Eggplant

If you love a satisfying crunch, this Crispy Stir Fry Eggplant is a must-try, featuring potato starch-coated eggplant fried to golden perfection. Tossed in a vibrant black vinegar and sugar glaze, it’s a brilliant contrast of crispy exterior and melt-in-your-mouth interior.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• The potato starch coating creates a glass-like, ultra-crispy shell that stays crunchy even after being tossed in the savory glaze.
• It offers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors that make it an instant crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults.
• This dish completely transforms the texture of eggplant, making it a favorite even for those who usually find eggplant too soft.

Key Ingredients

• Potato Starch: Essential for achieving a lighter, crispier, and more durable crunch compared to standard all-purpose flour.

• Black Vinegar: Provides a rich, complex acidity that creates a deep mahogany-colored glaze when combined with sugar.
• Sugar: Caramelizes in the pan to create a glossy, sticky coating that perfectly balances the tangy vinegar.

✅Quick Tips: Serve this dish immediately after tossing; the longer the eggplant sits in the sauce, the more the crispy coating will soften.

Key Steps

• #1: The Starch Coat: Toss the damp eggplant chunks in potato starch until they are heavily and evenly coated.
• #2: Double-Fry Potential: Fry the eggplant in hot oil until golden; for extra crunch, a quick second fry at a higher temperature works wonders.
• #3: Glaze and Toss: Thickened the sauce in the pan first, then toss the eggplant quickly just to coat the exterior without soaking it.

Crispy Sweet & Sour Eggplant

Extra-crispy deep-fried eggplant coated in a sweet and tangy black vinegar glaze.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Vegetables Courses: Main Dishes Recipe Keys: S Stir Fry

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins Servings: 2

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• 2 Chinese eggplants
• 10 g garlic (minced)
• 10 g Thai chili
• 30 g potato starch
• 20 g salt
• cooking oil (for frying)

Sauce:

• 30 ml black vinegar
• 15 ml soy sauce
• 45 g sugar
• 5 ml oyster sauce

Instructions

1. Cut eggplant into small pieces.
2. Toss with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Squeeze out moisture and coat with potato starch.
4. Deep-fry for about 2 minutes until crispy.
5. Remove and set aside.
6. Mix sauce.
7. Cook sauce until slightly thickened.
8. Add eggplant and toss quickly.
9. Serve immediately..

Keywords: Crispy Chinese Eggplant, Glazed Eggplant Stir Fry, Sweet and Sour Eggplant