Here’s a fun and delicious way to use eggplant. This sweet and sour dish is a must try!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small eggplant
• 1/2 cup Corn Starch
• 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 tsp JGM Products all purpose seasoning
• 1/2 tsp JGM Products garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp JGM Products cayenne pepper
• 1-2 tbsp Chosen Avocado Oil
• 1/2 cup Sweet and sour sauce (store bought)
• 1 small onion, cubed
• 1 small sweet pepper, cubed
• 2-3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
• Vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS:

1. Wash and cut eggplant in half and then into cubes.
2. Add all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and cayenne pepper to the cubed eggplant. Mix well.
3. Combine flour and corn starch. Mix well to ensure both are properly incorporated.
4. Coat each piece of eggplant with the flour/corn starch mixture, then with the egg followed by the flour/corn starch again.
5. Once all pieces have been coated, set them aside for a few minutes to ensure the coating stays on while you heat some oil in a pot.
6. Once the oil is hot, add the coated pieces of eggplant and fry for a few minutes until golden brown.
7. Once all are fried, set them aside on some paper towels.
8. In a wok, heat some avocado oil over low/medium heat.
9. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds then add the onions and sweet peppers. Cook for 1-2 mins.
10. Add sweet and sour sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes then add the fried eggplant and mix well to ensure all pieces are coated with the sauce.
11. Garnish with freshly chopped chives!

NOTE:

• The measurements above can be adjusted depending on your taste preferences.
• The sweet and sour sauce was store bought (brand la choy I believe).
• If you don’t have corn starch, you can use flour only. You can also only use corn starch.