Finely chop the onion and green onion and set aside.
Mix the minced pork with egg, oyster sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, minced ginger, five-spice powder, and chopped vegetables. Knead thoroughly to make the filling.
Slice the eggplants diagonally and make small slits in the center to create pockets for the filling.
Lightly dust the inside of the eggplant slits with dry potato starch, then carefully fill them with the prepared meat mixture.
Mix tempura flour with cold water until just slightly clumped—do not fully dissolve the flour—to create a light batter.
Coat the stuffed eggplants lightly with the batter.
Fry the eggplants in preheated oil until golden and crispy, then remove from oil and drain excess fat.
Do not mince the garlic—instead, crush it with the side of a knife to release its juice, then mix with soy sauce to create a thick, sticky garlic sauce.
Arrange the fried eggplants on a serving plate and evenly drizzle the garlic sauce over the top.
Prepare the filling by mixing minced pork with vegetables and seasonings, then stuff into eggplant slices.
Coat the eggplants with batter and deep-fry until crispy.
Make the sauce by crushing garlic and mixing with soy sauce, then pour over the fried eggplants.
Cooking tips 💡
Before stuffing, lightly dust the eggplant slits with dry potato starch to prevent the filling from falling out during frying.
When making the batter, avoid fully dissolving the flour—keeping it slightly clumped results in a much crispier texture after frying.
For the sauce, use crushed whole garlic instead of minced to naturally thicken the soy sauce, ensuring it adheres well to the fried surface.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those looking to elevate their home party or drinking gathering with a sophisticated Chinese appetizer.
⭐Anyone wanting to experience the harmony of soft eggplant, juicy meat, and crunchy batter.
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