Minced Meat Sauce Eggplant

Minced Meat Sauce Eggplant

This savory **Eggplant with Minced Meat** recipe is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender eggplant with flavorful minced meat in a rich, aromatic sauce. The key to its deliciousness lies in the sticky minced meat, enhanced with salt and starch for a perfect texture, and the umami-packed bean paste that infuses every bite. Fresh ginger and garlic add a fragrant depth, while a touch of soy sauce and sugar balances the flavors. The eggplant becomes melt-in-your-mouth soft after simmering, soaking up all the savory juices. A final sprinkle of fresh scallions brightens the dish, and a quick starch slurry thickens the sauce to glossy perfection. Quick to prepare yet packed with bold flavors, this stir-fry is a comforting and satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Try it for a hearty, home-cooked taste that’s sure to become a favorite!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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minced meat
150g
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eggplant
200g

The aromatics

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ginger
10g
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garlic
5g
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scallions
20g

The sauce & seasonings

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starch
1 tbsp
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bean paste
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Add a small amount of salt and starch to the minced meat, mix with water until it becomes sticky. Wash the eggplant, remove the stem, and cut it into rolled pieces. Slice the ginger and garlic, and chop the scallions into flowers.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat the wok with cold oil, add the minced meat and stir-fry until it turns white.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add the sliced ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add the bean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red, then add an appropriate amount of soy sauce and sugar, and stir-fry until even.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add the eggplant and stir-fry evenly, adding an appropriate amount of water (not too much, as the eggplant will release water and cook easily). Cover the lid, boil over high heat, and simmer until the eggplant becomes soft (the softness and hardness depend on personal preference).

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add a mixture of starch and water to thicken the sauce (stir in a thin mixture of water and starch, and collect the juice over high heat). Sprinkle with chopped scallions, mix well, and serve.

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