Braised Eggplant Claypot Rice

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the rice and add an appropriate amount of water.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add some peanut oil and stir well.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Cook over medium heat

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   On the other side, prepare the eggplant by peeling and cutting it into small strips, and chop the scallions, garlic, and chili peppers. Coat the eggplant strips with cornstarch to remove excess water.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat the pan and add a generous amount of oil.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Eggplant

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   The food is ready now, turn the heat down to low.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Cover and simmer for another five minutes.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Drizzle a little oil around the edge of the pan:

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    At this point, stir-fry the eggplant until softened, then add garlic and chili peppers.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Stir-fry until fragrant, then add cornstarch slurry

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add scallions and stir-fry evenly.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Put the stir-fried eggplant on top of the rice.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Continue simmering on low heat for another two minutes.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Cover and turn off the heat, let it sit for five minutes.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    Add chopped green onions before serving.