🍳 Chinese Spicy Eggplant Shreds Omelette (Xiāng Là Qié Sī Jiān Dàn Bǐng)
This dish is a creative home-style recipe that combines tender shredded eggplant with beaten eggs, pan-fried into a golden, fragrant omelette. The addition of chili brings a spicy kick, making it flavorful, filling, and perfect with steamed rice.
🛒 Ingredients
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Eggplant: 1 medium (about 200 g)
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Eggs: 3 large
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Green chili peppers: 1–2 (sliced, adjust to heat level)
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Garlic: 2 cloves (minced)
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Light soy sauce: 1 tbsp
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Salt: ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
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White pepper: a pinch
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Chili flakes or chili paste: ½ tsp (optional, for extra spice)
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Cooking oil: 2 tbsp
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Scallions: 1 stalk (finely chopped, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1. Prepare the Eggplant
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Wash the eggplant and cut it into thin shreds (like matchsticks).
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Soak the shredded eggplant in salted water for 5–10 minutes to remove bitterness and excess moisture.
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Drain well and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Step 2. Beat the Eggs
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Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
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Add soy sauce, white pepper, and a pinch of salt.
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Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
Step 3. Stir-Fry the Eggplant
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Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan or wok over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sliced green chili peppers, stir-fry until fragrant.
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Add shredded eggplant and stir-fry for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Sprinkle in a little salt and chili flakes (if using), mix well.
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Remove from heat and let the eggplant cool slightly.
Step 4. Mix Eggplant with Egg Batter
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Add the stir-fried eggplant mixture into the beaten eggs.
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Stir until evenly combined.
Step 5. Pan-Fry the Omelette
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Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
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Pour in the eggplant-egg mixture, spreading it evenly.
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Cook gently for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is set and golden.
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Carefully flip the omelette (you can cut it in half first for easier flipping).
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Cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 6. Serve
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Slide the omelette onto a plate.
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Garnish with chopped scallions.
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Slice into wedges and serve hot with steamed rice.
🍴 Tips
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Use long, thin Asian eggplants for the best texture.
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If you like smoky flavor, char the eggplant lightly before shredding.
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Add a drizzle of chili oil on top before serving for extra heat.
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