This rich, flavorful General tso’s eggplant dish is not going to let you down! I am excited to show you I made it in just 25 minutes. Now, let’s jump right in
First, let’s peel the eggplant and cut it into long strips. I used Asian eggplant for this dish. They comes in a long shape and has a lighter taste and thinner skin. I think it’s okay to substitute with other kinds of eggplants if you can’t find the Asian ones.
Next, I rubbed salt onto the eggplants and let it sit for about 10 minutes to release water and drain. I learned this tip from my mom, the salt helps keep the eggplant from getting soggy and taste bitter.
Moving on, I coated the eggplant with flour, egg, potato starch, water mixture, and deep fried the eggplants until they are golden-brown and crispy (deep fry twice helps to make a nice crust).
It’s time for the seasoning! My version of the general Tso’s sauce is by whisking together sugar, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, ketchup and a bit water in a 3:1:1:1:2 ratio. It’s sweet, savory and yummy!
I like to heat the sauce under low heat until it starts to bubble and add in the deep-fried eggplant strips to simmer for a couple of minutes to absorb the flavor.
Another way is to pour the sauce into a big mixing bowl and toss in eggplants and roll them in the sauce. Now it’s time for the reward. Serve the General Tso’s eggplant with a touch of freshly chopped green onion and enjoy!
Here is how I made the delicious General Tso’s eggplant dish in just 25 minutes!
I hope you enjoy making this tasty general Tso’s eggplant at home. If you like this recipe, please leave a rating and share it with your friends!
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