Minced Pork and Eggplant

Minced Pork and Eggplant

This savory **Eggplant with Minced Meat** recipe is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for a hearty meal. Tender eggplant is fried in rich **lard** until golden, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Aromatic **scallions, ginger, and garlic** are stir-fried with juicy **minced meat**, infusing the dish with deep umami flavors. The magic happens when boiling water is added, allowing the eggplant to soak up the savory broth while simmering on high heat. Seasoned simply with **salt and sugar**, the dish balances sweetness and savoriness perfectly. Finally, the sauce is reduced to a luscious glaze, coating every bite. Topped with fresh chopped scallions, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice for a satisfying, homestyle meal. The combination of crispy-edged eggplant, savory meat, and aromatic spices makes this recipe irresistibly delicious—a must-try for any eggplant lover!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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eggplant
2 medium (about 400g)
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minced meat
300g

The aromatics

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scallions
8 pieces (about 50g)
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ginger
10g
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garlic
5g

The sauce & seasonings

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lard
3 tbsp (about 42g)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the eggplant into rolling knife blocks, pour a small bowl of lard into the pot and fry the eggplant over low heat until it is slightly yellow.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Use a pot spoon to try the eggplant, after it becomes soft, add scallions, ginger, and garlic to the pot, turn to high heat and stir-fry, then add minced meat. After the minced meat changes color, add boiling water.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add enough boiling water to cover the eggplant, keep on high heat, and season with salt, sugar, and other seasonings. Cover the pot and boil for about five minutes, then open the lid and reduce the sauce. Taste and add any necessary seasonings.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After reducing the sauce, transfer the dish to a plate, sprinkle chopped scallions on top, and serve with a bowl of rice.

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