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Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant
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Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 1/2 lb shrimp ,peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1 egg white ,lightly beaten
  • 2 green onion ,finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 Chinese eggplants

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 clove garlic ,minced
  • 1 green onion ,chopped

Instructions

  • Coarsely chop the shrimp. In a medium bowl, combine chopped shrimp, salt, cornstarch, sugar, white pepper, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice wine and egg white. Transfer to a food processor and process until a coarse paste forms.
  • Transfer paste to a bowl and then add green onions and vegetable oil; stir until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Slice each eggplant on the diagonal, about 1-inch thick, then slice through the middle, but not all the way, to create a pocket for the shrimp.
  • Fill each eggplant slice to the top with about a teaspoonful of the shrimp mixture. Repeat until all the eggplant slices are filled.
  • Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat with 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. Working in batches, fry the eggplant slices for two minutes on each side until browned. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Transfer browned eggplant slices to a clean wok or skillet. Add ½ cup water, cover and steam for 5 minutes or until the eggplant is soft and the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Arrange the eggplant on a platter. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook, stirring for a minute or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the chopped garlic and chopped green onion.
  • Top each eggplant slices with the thick sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: dimsumcentral.com