Eggplant Sweet and Sour, Breaded and Fried — Goes Perfectly with the Sauce

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the eggplant diagonally at 1.2cm thickness and lay them flat on a tray.

2. 2

   Sprinkle a pinch of seasoned salt and black pepper on each piece.

3. 3

   Coat each piece in frying batter mix, then egg wash, then breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Add enough cooking oil to halfway submerge the eggplant and heat.

5. 5

   Fry the eggplant 30 seconds per side and remove.

6. 6

   Mix 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce, vinegar, and ketchup, 2/3 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of potato starch to make the sauce.

7. 7

   Once the sauce starts to boil, reduce to medium heat and cook for 60 seconds to finish.