Can this smoky Sichuan eggplant dish change your mind about the vegetable?
In short: J. Kenji López-Alt demonstrates a classic Sichuan-style hot and sour eggplant, known as Yu Xiang Qie Zi. This recipe balances smoky eggplant with pickled chilies and fermented bean paste to create a complex profile of sweet, sour, and funky flavors.
The dish is designed to be a potential convert for those who typically dislike eggplant, though the author notes that if it fails to win you over, it is simply not the dish for you. The preparation relies on the interplay of bold, traditional Sichuan ingredients to transform the texture and flavor of the vegetable.
Beyond the culinary technique, the video serves as part of a broader initiative by the creator to support those impacted by the coronavirus, specifically focusing on first responders, hospital staff, food-insecure families, and service industry workers facing unemployment.
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