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Crispy Pan-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic and Ginger
Cornstarch-coated eggplant pan-fried until golden and a little charred, then tossed in a quick sesame, garlic, and ginger sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
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Dahi Baingan (Aubergine in Spicy Yoghurt)
A Pakistani dish of pan-fried aubergine simmered in a tangy, spiced yoghurt sauce. Smoky, bittersweet, and tangy. Serve with roti, naan, or basmati rice.
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Fish-Fragrant Eggplant — Vegetarian (鱼香茄子)
A vegetarian adaptation of the Sichuan classic. Blistered eggplant and finely diced mushrooms in a spicy, tangy, sweet doubanjiang sauce.
To Try
Eggplant and Pea Curry (Baingan Matar Masala)
A comforting and classic Indian curry featuring tender eggplant and sweet peas in a spiced tomato-onion gravy.
My Recipes
Ratatouille
A slow-simmered Provençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, each vegetable browned separately for maximum depth and flavor.