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What is Di San Xian?
A northeastern stir-fry of potato, eggplant and green pepper in a glossy savory sauce.
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Flavor profile
Savory · Garlicky · Rich
A northeastern stir-fry of potato, eggplant and green pepper in a glossy savory sauce.
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Key ingredients
Potato, eggplant, green pepper, garlic, soy sauce, sugar and starch.
This is a food guide, not a recipe. Ingredients and preparation vary between cooks, shops and cities.
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How it is usually made
The three vegetables are cooked separately for texture, then quickly combined with garlic and a glossy sauce.
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Origin and food culture
Di san xian, literally “three fresh things from the earth,” is a northeastern dish built from potato, eggplant and green pepper.
Restaurant versions usually fry the vegetables separately before combining them in a garlicky sauce. The dish is vegetable-based but not necessarily light because frying is central to its texture.