Chinese-Style Braised Eggplant

This braised eggplant recipe is the ultimate plant-based take on the classic Chinese dish. Perfect for your fakeaway treats!

Recipe provided by OmniPork.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes 
Serves: 2

Method

1. Defrost OmniMeat, mix well with marinade sauce. 
2. Heat the pan and add 200ml oil, then deep fry the eggplant over medium heat for about 1 minute, drain and set aside. 
3. Heat the pan and add 1 tsp oil, then stir fry chopped shallots and ginger over medium heat until aromatic. Then, add OmniMeat and stir well. 
4. Add chilli bean sauce and stir fry over high heat for 1 minute. 
5. Add the eggplant and pour 100ml water into the pan, then cook for 3 minutes. 
6. Add Chinese celery and season with sugar and done! 

If you liked this braised eggplant, check out our vegan sticky rice recipe.