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Northern-style · Vegetarian

Eggplant, Potato & Pepper

地三鲜 · Dì sān xiān

Three everyday vegetables in a savoury sauce. Cook the potato first so the pepper stays fresh while the centres soften.

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Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
Eggplant, Potato & Pepper — illustrative dish photo; ingredients may differ
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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Prepare vegetables

    Cut vegetables to similar bite-size pieces. Discard green or sprouted potatoes.

  2. 02

    Cook potatoes

    Boil potato slices for 5–7 minutes until almost tender. Drain well.

  3. 03

    Pan-cook eggplant

    Heat most of the oil over medium heat. Add eggplant and cook 7–10 minutes, turning. Add a little measured water and cover if the centres remain firm.

  4. 04

    Bring together

    Add remaining oil, garlic, pepper, and potatoes. Toss for 2 minutes, then add soy sauce, sugar, and remaining water.

  5. 05

    Reduce the sauce

    Simmer 3–5 minutes until all vegetables are cooked and a light sauce clings to them.

A little kitchen wisdom

This version is pan-cooked, so its texture differs from deep-fried restaurant versions.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Green pepper: Use red bell pepper for a sweeter taste.

Cook safely

Serve freshly cooked; refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly. Check packaged ingredients for allergens.

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