jyu4 hoeng1 ke2 zi2魚香茄子鱼香茄子
Jyutpingjyu4 hoeng1 ke2 zi2
Yaleyùh hēung ké jí
Definition
Sichuan-style braised eggplant with garlic, chili, and minced pork.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Despite the name, this dish contains absolutely no fish. The term refers to a specific seasoning style originating from Sichuan cuisine that uses ingredients like garlic, ginger, and scallions to mimic the savory profile of fish dishes. It is almost exclusively served in a claypot, so you will frequently hear it referred to as 魚香茄子煲.
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dip2碟dípExamples
Shall we have the fish-flavored eggplant claypot for dinner tonight?
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Common mistake
Beginners often mistakenly assume there is fish in the dish because of the name. Do not try to explain the ingredients by saying it contains fish, as the flavor profile is purely derived from the sauce base.
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