Dingxing Eggplant Pancakes

Dingxing Eggplant Pancakes

　　Eggplant Pancakes

　　Dingxing Eggplant Pancakes are a famous snack from Hebei, known for their delicious, fragrant, crispy, and soft texture — an excellent side dish.

　　Preparation Method:

　　(1) Shred the eggplant, mix with salt, and marinate for 15 minutes to soften.

　　(2) Mash the garlic into a paste, slice the chili peppers into thin strips, and mix them with Sichuan peppercorn powder and MSG into the shredded eggplant. Then add an appropriate amount of flour and stir until the mixture becomes elastic.

　　(3) Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Shape the seasoned eggplant mixture into round, pancake-like forms, fry them in the oil for 2 minutes, then remove and serve on a plate.