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Szechuan Eggplant With Beef
A delightful balance of spicy and savory, the dish is one of my favorite ways of cooking eggplant. The whole purpose of the spices and ingredients that I use, like star anise, Shaoxing wine, and aromatics like ginger and scallion, is to enhance the inherent flavors of my chosen protein and vegetables. A friend described the food as fresh, vibrant, and aromatic. Mission accomplished, I suppose.
In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude. – Julia Child
Spicy Sweet Shrimp and Water Chestnut
One of my go-to proteins, shrimp, is excellent for a quick weeknight supper and makes it simple to make midweek dinners in a pinch. The quick preparation methods for shrimp include boiling, roasting, grilling, and pan-frying. My ideal way to prepare them is as a quick evening supper, like this spicy sweet shrimp and water chestnut dish. A dash of chili heat has been added to liven up the sauce.
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