Description
Taiwan Re Chao staple 'Taxiang Qiezi' (eggplant and basil stir-fry) with added shirataki. Shirataki catches the umami sauce absorbed by the eggplant, offering massive satisfaction without rice.
Restaurants serving Basil Eggplant Shirataki Stir-fry
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Shirataki
- Eggplant
- Taiwanese basil(Jiucengta)
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Black vinegar
- Red chili
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Parboil shirataki, dry-roast to evaporate moisture.
- Chunk eggplant, fry in a little oil until gooey.
- Add shirataki, minced garlic, red chili, and stir-fry.
- Swirl soy, a little sugar, and black vinegar to coat.
- Add massive raw Taiwan basil (Jiucengta) right before turning off heat and toss briefly.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic Taiwan basil aroma and scorched soy
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
King oyster mushroom (as eggplant sub)
Pairing
Plain congee、Boiled chicken
Trivia
[For Families] Eggplant easily absorbs oil; the Taiwan dieter's secret to cutting calories is using steamed eggplant before coating with sauce.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Add a little Taiwan sweet chili sauce, making it a spicy junk flavor before slurping!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce)