Finished dish photo of So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork.

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork.

The "Fuchun Farmer" organic farm's πŸ† is thriving. After placing an order, the eggplants are harvested at dawn the next morning and delivered immediately in the morning, very fresh, each one is slender and tender. No need to peel when drying the eggplants; they're still soft. The farm is running a promo, so I stocked up ten pounds over the weekend to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. They'll be perfect for braising with pork during the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️. After cutting into strips, you can use either sun-drying or steam-drying methods. During summer, a few days under the big β˜€οΈ sun will do the job.

Time:15~30 minutes
Difficulty:No culinary skills required

Ingredients

πŸ†Eggplant10 pounds

Steps

1

Tender πŸ†, such gorgeous color, rich in anthocyanins. Remove the stem and the base;

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 1
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2

Wash clean;

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 2
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3

Pat the πŸ† dry with kitchen paper, and cut into long strips;

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 3
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4

For sun-drying, just take them out and dry directly;

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 4
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5

Steam in a pot;

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 5
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6

Steam until slightly softened;

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 6
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7

For steam-drying: once softened, take them out and dry;

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 7
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8

When drying the πŸ† under the β˜€οΈ, it's best to use a vegetable πŸŒ‚ umbrella to keep away flies πŸ¦— and insects 🐜 for clean and hygienic drying.

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 8
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9

After 3 days of β˜€οΈ sun in summer, you can store them for braising with pork later πŸ₯’.

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 9
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10

Once πŸ† has dried under the β˜€οΈ, store them in a tin can.

So beautiful πŸ†πŸ†, tender and no need to peel, just over 1πŸ’΄ per pound, so cheap. Bought ten pounds to dry some eggplants under the β˜€οΈ. In the autumn πŸπŸ‚ and winter ❄️, it can be used to braise with pork. - Step 10
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