Dry Fried Eggplant

The man, the myth, the legend: Peter Chang. When diners follow a chef based on the merest hints of his travels across the US you know he’s got at least some bucket list dishes on hand. Chef Chang set up shop in both Arlington and Rockville, and thankfully both locations serve his signature dry-fried eggplant. It starts with non-breaded eggplant, fried until crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside, then gets tossed with cilantro, chiles, and Szechuan peppercorns. The combination hits crunchy, creamy, spicy, and fresh notes.

Eater DC

Feb 8, 2017