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Fried eggplant box is a classic Chinese snack. The main ingredients are eggplant and minced meat, which are made by frying. Here are the basic steps for making fried eggplant box:

 Material preparation:

- 2 long eggplants

- 200g minced pork (or other meat of your choice)

- 1 green onion

- A small piece of ginger

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 eggs

- Flour (appropriate amount)

- Bread crumbs (or corn starch)

- Salt to taste

- Light soy sauce (or soy sauce)

- Appropriate amount of cooking wine

- White pepper powder, appropriate amount

- Cooking oil (for frying)

 Practice steps:

1. **Prepare the minced meat**:

- Place the pork filling in a bowl and add the chopped green onion, ginger and minced garlic.

- Add appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce, cooking wine and white pepper, beat in an egg, stir well, and marinate for about 10 minutes.

2. **Processing eggplant**:

- Wash the eggplant and cut it into slices about 1 cm thick. Then put two slices in a group without cutting in the middle to form an eggplant box.

- Fill the eggplant box with the marinated meat filling and press it firmly.

3. **Breading**:

- Take a bowl, add appropriate amount of flour, and coat both sides of the eggplant boxes filled with meat with flour.

- Take another bowl, beat an egg into it, and dip the eggplant box covered with flour into the egg liquid so that the surface is evenly coated with the egg liquid.

- Finally, place the egg-covered eggplant box into the breadcrumbs (or corn starch) and evenly coat the surface with breadcrumbs.

4. Deep frying:

- Pour enough cooking oil into the pan and heat it to about 160°C to 180°C.

- Carefully place the breaded eggplant boxes into the frying pan and fry over medium-low heat until both sides are golden and crispy.

- Take out the fried eggplant boxes and place them on kitchen towels to drain excess oil.

5. **Serve**:

- Place the fried eggplant boxes on a plate and serve with dipping sauces such as ketchup, chili sauce or sweet noodle sauce.

 notice

- When frying eggplant boxes, the oil temperature should not be too high to avoid burnt outside and raw inside.

- When slicing the eggplant, make sure it is thick enough so that it retains its shape after being stuffed with meat.

- Other seasonings can be added to the meat filling according to personal taste, such as five-spice powder, pepper powder, etc.

- Bread crumbs can be replaced with corn starch, but bread crumbs will make the eggplant box more crispy.

Following the above steps, you can make fried eggplant boxes that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and full of fragrance.

There are a few key points to keep in mind when frying eggplant boxes to ensure that the finished product is both delicious and safe:

1. **Oil temperature control**: Oil temperature is the key to frying food. For fried eggplant boxes, the oil temperature should be kept between 160°C and 180°C. If the oil temperature is too low, the eggplant boxes will absorb too much oil and become greasy; if the oil temperature is too high, the outer skin will burn quickly, but the inside will not be cooked through. You can use a thermometer to measure the oil temperature, or put a small piece of bread into the oil. If the bread floats up within a few seconds and small bubbles appear around it, it means the oil temperature is appropriate.

2. **Evenly coat with flour**: When coating with flour, egg liquid and bread crumbs, make sure each side is coated evenly. This will ensure that the fried eggplant boxes have a crispy appearance and are not easy to fall off.

3. **Avoid oil splashing**: Before putting the eggplant box in, the oil pan should be at a stable temperature to avoid oil splashing due to temperature fluctuations. Be careful when putting the eggplant box in, and use chopsticks to put it in gently to avoid direct use of your hands to cause oil splashing and injuring people.

4. **When to turn over**: After the eggplant box is put into the pan, turn it over when one side is set and golden brown, so as to prevent the eggplant box from falling apart. Be careful when turning it over, and use a slotted spoon or tongs to avoid being burned by the hot oil.

5. **Drain the oil**: After the fried eggplant boxes are out of the pan, they should be immediately placed on kitchen paper or a drain rack to drain excess oil. This will make the eggplant boxes more crispy and less greasy.

6. **Safety protection**: During the frying process, please wear an apron and, if necessary, heat-resistant gloves to prevent oil splashes from injuring your skin. At the same time, ensure that the work area is well ventilated to avoid the accumulation of oil smoke.

7. **Storage**: The fried eggplant boxes are best eaten while hot. If they need to be stored, they should be placed in a ventilated and dry place to avoid moisture that may cause the skin to soften.

Following the above precautions can help you successfully fry delicious eggplant boxes.

The sauce for fried eggplant boxes can be prepared according to personal taste. There is no fixed recipe, but there are some common sauce combinations that can enhance the flavor of fried eggplant boxes. The following are several common sauces and their preparation methods:

 ketchup

- **Materials**: tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, water, starch.

- **Method**: Add appropriate amount of tomato sauce to a small pot, add a little sugar and vinegar, and adjust the sweetness and sourness according to personal taste. Then add a small amount of water to dilute, heat over low heat until slightly boiling, and finally thicken with water starch to the appropriate thickness.

 Garlic Chili Sauce

- **Ingredients**: minced garlic, chili sauce, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil.

- **Method**: Mix the minced garlic and chili sauce, add appropriate amount of soy sauce, sugar and vinegar, and stir well. Finally, add a few drops of sesame oil to increase the aroma.

 Sweet pasta sauce

- **Ingredients**: sweet noodle sauce, water, sugar, sesame oil.

- **Method**: Dilute the sweet noodle sauce with a small amount of water, add appropriate amount of sugar to adjust the sweetness, and then heat it in a pot over low heat until the sugar melts and the sauce thickens. Finally, drizzle with sesame oil to enhance the flavor.

 Honey Mustard Sauce

- **Ingredients**: honey, yellow mustard, lemon juice, water.

- **Method**: Mix honey and yellow mustard in a 1:1 ratio, add a little lemon juice to enhance the flavor. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a small amount of water to dilute it.

 soy sauce

- **Materials**: soy sauce paste (or light soy sauce), minced garlic, sugar, sesame oil.

- **Method**: Mix soy sauce paste with minced garlic, add a little sugar and sesame oil, and stir well.

When making sauces, keep the following in mind:

- **Taste adjustment**: Adjust the ratio of sour, sweet, salty and spicy according to your personal taste to make sure the taste of the sauce suits your preference.

- **Hygiene and safety**: When making the sauce, keep it clean and use clean tools and containers.

- **Storage method**: If homemade sauces do not have preservatives added, they should be consumed as soon as possible, or refrigerated and consumed within a short period of time to prevent them from spoiling.

Choosing the right sauce to go with the fried eggplant boxes can make the whole dish taste richer and enhance the overall eating experience.

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