Steamed fresh and delicious.
When the eggplant is steamed, it seems to unload the usual richness and show people with the simplest and freshest attitude. Simply slice the eggplant, sprinkle with a little salt and put it in the steamer. Steam rises, eggplant gradually softens in the dense, fragrant, and people can't help but move their index fingers. Steamed eggplant retains the original flavor of eggplant, and it is sweet and delicious when dipped in soy sauce.
The richness and softness of braised pork.
If you prefer the rich flavor, then braised eggplant will definitely make you want to stop. Cut eggplant into hob pieces and stir-fry in a hot pot until the surface is golden. Add soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine and other seasonings, then add a proper amount of water and stew until the eggplant is soft and rotten. Eggplant is bright red when it comes out of the pot, and the soup is rich and sticky. Every piece of eggplant is wrapped in rich sauce, and the aroma is overflowing, which makes people drool.
The smell of barbecue and light burnt taste.
When the heat wave of charcoal fire meets eggplant, a barbecue feast begins. Cut the eggplant into strips, brush it with a little oil and spread it evenly on the grill. With the burning of the flame, the edge of eggplant rolled up slightly, and the surface showed an attractive brown color. Baked eggplant is tender and fragrant, sprinkled with cumin powder, and the slightly burnt taste is perfectly integrated with the flavor of spices, which makes people want to stop.
Crispy fried
Frying is another cooking method of eggplant that can't be missed. Slice eggplant, wrap it in starch paste and put it in hot oil. With the increase of oil temperature, eggplant expands rapidly, forming a golden crispy skin. Cooked eggplant is crispy and delicious, with a refreshing taste, and every bite makes people crisp to the dregs. Whether as a snack or as a side dish, fried eggplant can bring a pleasant taste experience.
Cold salad is refreshing and appetizing.
In hot summer, cold eggplant is a cool and delicious food on the table. Slice the eggplant into filaments, add seasonings such as minced garlic, pepper and shredded onion, and then pour sauce such as soy sauce and vinegar. Stir-mixed shredded eggplant is crispy and delicious, hot and sour and appetizing, which is a rare food in hot summer.
Other creative cuisines
In addition to the above traditional practices, eggplant has a wider application in cooking. For example, eggplant is soft, so it is very suitable for stuffing, such as jiaozi and minced eggplant buns. Can also be made into tomato juice, with pasta or pizza, unique flavor.
To sum up, eggplant, as a versatile vegetable, has unlimited possibilities in the field of cooking. Refreshing and delicious steamed food, rich and soft glutinous stew, slightly burnt barbecue aroma, crisp and refreshing frying, refreshing and appetizing cold dishes and various creative dishes all give eggplant a different taste experience and meet the diverse needs of people's taste buds.