Crispy Eggplant with Sichuan-Style Glaze – 35-Minute Recipe
A bold, Sichuan‑inspired dish that pairs a creamy, steamed interior with a shatteringly crisp exterior. The sweet‑spicy glaze, tinged with numbing peppercorns, turns each bite into a party of flavors. Perfect for a quick dinner or a show‑stopping appetizer.
Recipe by hwoo.lee· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 piece whole eggplant
- as needed cup oil for frying
- white sesame seeds, to taste
- green onions, sliced, to taste
- fresh basileaves
- green powder garnish
Batter
- 1 tbsp xanthan gum
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1/4 cup water
Glaze
- sugar, to taste
- Sichuan peppercorns, to taste
- red chilies, chopped, to taste
- chili oil or chili paste, to taste
- dark liquid seasoning (likely soy sauce), to taste
- chili crisp jar, to taste
- chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- 1Peel the whole eggplant to remove the dark purple skin.
- 2Cut the peeled eggplant into thick rectangular strips.
- 3Prepare the batter by mixing xanthan gum, tapioca starch, rice flour, and water until smooth.
- 4Heat oil in a deep‑fry pan to about 356°F (350°F).
- 5Dip each eggplant strip into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place in the hot oil.
- 6Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- 7Remove with tongs, drain on a wire rack, and set aside.
- 8In a saucepan, combine sugar, Sichuan peppercorns, chopped red chilies, chili oil or paste, dark liquid seasoning, chili crisp, and chili flakes.
- 9Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to bubble until slightly thickened.
- 10Toss the fried eggplant strips in the simmering glaze until evenly coated.
- 11Plate the glazed eggplant on a dark plate.
- 12Garnish with sliced green onions, white sesame seeds, fresh basil leaves, green powder garnish, and a sprinkle of red chili flakes.
- 13Serve immediately while still crisp.
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Let excess batter drip off
After dipping the eggplant strips, allow the batter to drip off before placing them in the hot oil.
Fry until golden brown
Fry the strips for about 3–4 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and crisp.
Drain on a wire rack
Remove the fried strips with tongs and drain on a wire rack to retain crispness.
Simmer glaze to thicken
Bring the glaze mixture to a simmer and continue bubbling until it becomes slightly thickened before tossing the eggplant.
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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Crispy Eggplant with Sichuan‑Style Glaze?
- About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Crispy Eggplant with Sichuan‑Style Glaze recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Crispy Eggplant with Sichuan‑Style Glaze recipe come from?
- It was shared by hwoo.lee on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.