Chinese
Chinese - Anhui Hui Cuisine
Braised Aubergine Hui
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 400g Chinese aubergine, cut into chunks
- • 2 tbsp cooking oil
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 3 slices fresh ginger, julienned
- • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 150ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the aubergine into bite-size chunks and lightly salt them for 15 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil in a wok and fry the aubergine until golden and soft.
3
Phase 3
Push the aubergine aside and fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
4
Phase 4
Splash in the Shaoxing wine, add the soy sauce, sugar, and water; simmer 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Cook until the sauce clings to the aubergine.
6
Phase 6
Scatter with spring onions and serve hot.