Fish-fragrant eggplant

China · East Asia

Short description: This vegetable dish uses a classic sauce profile that is aromatic rather than seafood-based.
Ingredients: Eggplant cooked with garlic, ginger, scallions, fermented chile-bean paste, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and oil.
Cultural note: The sauce style also appears with pork and other vegetables, so the name points to seasoning rather than an ingredient.
Common misconception: Despite the name, fish is usually not part of this dish.

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creator:: Popo le Chien
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC0
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