Steamed Eggplant with Preserved Mustard
Easy
Tender layers of eggplant topped with fragrant stir-fried preserved mustard, steamed to perfection and finished with sesame oil.
Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Soak Preserved Mustard
USES
Preserved Mustard Greens, soaked, squeezed dry (50 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Soak the preserved mustard in water for 20 minutes, then squeeze out all excess water.
STEP 2 OF 10
Chop the Mustard
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Open on YouTube ↗Finely chop the soaked and drained preserved mustard into small pieces.
STEP 3 OF 10
Mix with Shaoxing Wine
USES
Shaoxing Wine (1 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add Shaoxing wine to the chopped mustard and mix well to remove any dry preserved smell.
STEP 4 OF 10
Stir-fry Garlic and Mustard
USES
Garlic, finely minced (6 clove)·White Sugar (0.33 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil in the pot, add minced garlic and fry until fragrant, then add the preserved mustard and stir-fry briefly.
STEP 5 OF 10
Slice the Eggplant
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut the eggplant into thirds, then slice each piece, cutting halfway through the middle to help it cook faster.
STEP 6 OF 10
Layer Eggplant and Mustard
USES
Eggplant, sliced in thirds (1 stick)
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Open on YouTube ↗Arrange eggplant slices on the bottom of the pot, then layer the stir-fried preserved mustard on top.
STEP 7 OF 10
Add Water and Boil
USES
Water (150 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour water into the bottom of the pot, cover and bring to a boil on high heat.
STEP 8 OF 10
Simmer Until Cooked
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Open on YouTube ↗Reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the eggplant is fully tender.
STEP 9 OF 10
Add Toppings
USES
Hot Chilli, finely chopped (1 stick)·Spring Onion, finely chopped (as needed)·Sesame Oil, finishing drizzle (1 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Scatter spring onions and chilli over the top, then drizzle with sesame oil.
STEP 10 OF 10
Steam Briefly to Finish
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Open on YouTube ↗Cover the pot and let everything steam together for a few minutes until the spring onions are just wilted.
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