Chinese Eggplant Stir Fry (Edit recipe)

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This delicious dish is made by stir frying eggplant and long beans with gochujang paste, and takes less than 15 minutes to make.

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 2

Ingredients

2 Eggplant, (slender chinese), cut into .5 inch thick chunks
2 Red Chili (Fresh Asian-style), medium-sized, dried
4-5 Green Beans, cut into two inch length
.5 Tbsp Gochujang (red chili paste)
2 Green Onion (Scallion), cut into small pieces
1 tsp Garlic, ginger and, minced
3 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1.5 Tbsp Coconut Aminos, soy sauce (substitute with for paleo version)
1 tsp Sesame Seeds, toasted
.5 tsp Pure Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
5-6 fresh Basil, fried in oil (until it is slightly crispy)

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Cut the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick chunks and long beans into 2 inch length pieces
Heat 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil in a pan over medium high heat. Stir fry the eggplants for about 4-5 minutes until the sides are browned and the eggplant is slightly tender.
Transfer it to a plate.
Stir fry the green beans on the same pan on medium heat until they start to look slightly crisp when rolled around. Transfer it to a plate.
Break the dried red chili and toss it to the same pan. Add the scallions and fry for a minute
Add the fried eggplant and long beans to the pan.
Add all the remaining ingredients and 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil.
Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is well-incorporated and then garnish it with fried basil leaves and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve with a side of choice.

Notes

The vegetables are meant to be slightly crispy, and should not to be fully cooked till they wilt.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	337
Fat:	22 g
Carbohydrates:	33 g
Protein:	4 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	393 mg
Fiber:	11 g
Sugars:	15 g
Calculated per serving.