[Recipe] Rice Paper Eggplant Fritters

Do you love the deep-fried eggplant served in Chinese restaurants? It's one of my favorite dishes! Now, you can easily make eggplant fritters at home using rice paper. With a sweet and sour sauce that'll make you swoon, this dish is a must-try. Let me share this simple recipe that will bring restaurant-quality eggplant fritters to your kitchen!

Ingredients

2 eggplants
8 sheets of rice paper
Soy sauce, vinegar, No sugar ketchup, allulose, oyster sauce, water
Green onion, green chili pepper
Olive oil

*For detailed measurements and product information, please refer to the end of this post.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash 2 eggplants thoroughly and cut off both ends.

2. Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise, then crosswise, creating quarters.

3. Finely chop the green onion and one green chili pepper for the sauce. (Prepare about 2-3 tablespoons of green onion, or adjust to your liking)

4. Mix the following ingredients to create a sweet and sour sauce:

1 tbsp each of soy sauce, vinegar, and low-calorie ketchup
1 tbsp allulose (or 1.5 tbsp if you prefer it sweeter), 0.5 tbsp oyster sauce, 3 tbsp water

5. Dip a sheet of rice paper in water, place an eggplant quarter on it, and roll it up, tucking in the ends. (Pro tip: Fold the ends of the rice paper over the white part of the eggplant for extra crispiness. Use room temperature or cold water, not warm)

6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and place the wrapped eggplants, leaving space between each piece.

7. Cook on low heat, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown and crispy.

8. Remove the crispy eggplant rolls and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the chopped green onion and chili.

9. Once fragrant, add the prepared sauce and simmer on low heat for about a minute.

10. Plate the eggplant rolls, drizzle with the sweet and sour sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Chef's Tips

When plating, make sure the eggplant rolls don't touch each other. This will help maintain their crispiness for longer.

The contrast between the crispy exterior and the juicy interior is truly delightful. The burst of flavor when you bite into these rolls is pure happiness. The sweet and sour sauce complements the eggplant perfectly, making this dish an absolute must-try!

I highly recommend this recipe to all eggplant lovers out there.

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