Name: Szechuan-style chilli fried eggplant with vinegar dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Szechuan-style chilli fried eggplant; vegetable oil for shallow-frying; 1 medium eggplant, quartered lengthways, cut into 1cm slices; 1 fresh long red chilli, thinly sliced; Dressing; 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 teaspoon chilli bean sauce

Szechuan-style chilli fried eggplant with vinegar dressing

For a vegetarian dish that packs a whole lot of punch, you can't go past this Szechuan-style fried eggplant recipe. Serve with sliced chilli and vinegar dressing for a delicious Asian-inspired side dish