Tian Qi Qie Zi (stuffed Eggplant)
Tian Qi Qie Zi, or Stuffed Eggplant, is a popular dish in Guangxi Cuisine. The combination of tender eggplant and flavorful stuffing makes this dish a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 small eggplants
- 200g ground pork
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch thick shell. Chop the eggplant flesh and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the ground pork, chopped eggplant, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff the eggplant shells with the pork mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed eggplants in the pan, stuffed side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Flip the eggplants, cover the pan, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the eggplants are tender.
- Serve the stuffed eggplants hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Knife Cutting Board Mixing Bowl Frying Pan
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Tian Qi Qie Zi can be served with steamed rice or as a side dish to complement a larger meal.
Tips & tricks
Be careful not to overcook the eggplants, as they can become mushy. Keep an eye on them while they are cooking to ensure they remain tender and flavorful.
Cost
$10