“Fish Fragrant” Eggplant

Contrary to the name, there isn’t any fish in this dish, but it is often served with a very small amount of minced meat to provide a layer of flavor and textural balance; minced mushrooms are a perfect substitute. Fish fragrant refers to the seasoning ingredients and sauce that were once used for cooking fish dishes in Sichuan cuisine. Legend has it that a wealthy trading family prepared this sauce to complement the flavors of the region’s river fish. The next day, the husband unexpe