The Most Delicious Stuffed Eggplants
Get ready to be blown away by the incredible flavors of these stuffed eggplants! Bursting with savory minced meat and aromatic spices, these eggplants are a dinner delight that will leave you craving for more. Whether you’re a fan of eggplants or not, this recipe is guaranteed to win you over with its irresistible taste and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 10.5 oz minced meat (approximately 300 g)
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Soy sauce
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic
- Green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggplants:
- Wash the eggplants and slice them lengthwise. Then, cut each slice in the middle to create a pocket, as shown in the photo.
- Season the Minced Meat:
- In a bowl, place the minced meat and season it with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture:
- To the seasoned minced meat, add a teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 egg. Mix well until all ingredients are combined thoroughly.
- Stuff the Eggplants:
- Take each eggplant slice and generously fill the pocket with the prepared meat mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Egg Wash:
- In another bowl, crack 2 eggs and add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Whisk together until smooth.
- Coat and Brown the Eggplants:
- Dip each stuffed eggplant slice into the egg wash, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- In a hot pan with vegetable oil, brown the eggplant slices on both sides until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- While the eggplants are browning, prepare the sauce. In a separate pan, heat some vegetable oil and add minced garlic, chopped green onion, and 1 chopped red pepper.
- Cook until fragrant, then add some tomato sauce to the pan.
- Cook the Stuffed Eggplants:
- Transfer the browned eggplant slices to the pan with the sauce.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let the stuffed eggplants cook in the sauce for 15 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooked, transfer the stuffed eggplants to a serving plate.
- Spoon some of the sauce over the eggplants for extra flavor.
- Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness!
Conclusion
With their tender eggplant exterior and flavorful minced meat filling, these stuffed eggplants are sure to become a dinner favorite in your household. The combination of savory meat, aromatic spices, and rich tomato sauce creates a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more!