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Di San Xian: Fried Potato, Eggplant and Pepper in Garlic Sauce
[Vegan]

RM By: Raymund Macaalay

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Di San Xian: Fried Potato, Eggplant and Pepper in Garlic Sauce [Vegan]

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Di San Xian is a very popular Shandong dish prepared with of stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. It roughly translates to “Three Earthly Bounties” which is its main ingredients.

Ingredients You Need for Di San Xian: Fried Potato, Eggplant and Pepper in Garlic Sauce [Vegan]

Vegetables

3 long Asian eggplants, sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 green pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
oil

Sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
4 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Other

3 scallions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
salt
oil

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How to Prepare Di San Xian: Fried Potato, Eggplant and Pepper in Garlic Sauce [Vegan]

In a bowl add the potatoes and dust it lightly with tapioca starch. Set it aside.
In a wok heat enough oil for deep frying then deep fry potatoes until crisp on the outside. Remove from wok then set aside.
Quickly deep fry the green capsicums until it blisters, remove from wok then set is aside.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok then pan fry the eggplants on each side until its lightly brown. Remove from wok then set it aside.
In a bowl combine all sauce ingredients, set it aside.
Using the same wok, sauté garlic and scallions, pour the sauce then let it thicken. Add and toss the vegetables, season with salt then serve.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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