Minced Pork Eggplant
This savory **Eggplant with Minced Meat** is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender eggplant with flavorful minced meat, all brought together by the rich umami of **Pixian fermented bean paste**—the secret ingredient that elevates this recipe! The eggplant is prepped to perfection by salting to remove excess water, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Aromatic ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers add depth, while a touch of sugar balances the savory soy sauce and spicy notes. Quick stir-frying locks in bold flavors, making every bite irresistible. Perfect with steamed rice, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving authentic, homestyle Chinese cuisine with a spicy kick!
15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Ingredients
Metric
US
4 serving
Main Ingredients
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minced meat🥩
eggplantThe aromatics
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ginger🧅
scallions🧅
dried chili peppers🧅
garlicThe sauce & seasonings
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Pixian fermented bean paste🧂
soy sauce🧂
black pepper🧂
cooking wine🧂
salt🧂
sugar🧂
pepper powder🧂
chicken essence🧂
cooking oilInstructions
1. Step 1
Marinate the minced meat with a small amount of soy sauce, black pepper, and cooking wine.
2. Step 2
Cut the eggplant into rolling knife blocks, sprinkle with salt to extract water, then squeeze out the water and place it on a plate for later use.
3. Step 3
Prepare the following ingredients: ginger, scallions, dried chili peppers, and garlic.
4. Step 4
The secret ingredient is here, add a spoonful of Pixian fermented bean paste!
5. Step 5
Heat a wok with cold oil, add the minced meat and stir-fry until it changes color, then add a spoonful of cooking wine and set aside. Next, heat the wok with an appropriate amount of salad oil, add the ginger, dried chili peppers, garlic, and Pixian fermented bean paste, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the squeezed eggplant and stir-fry for a while. Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce (I used mushroom soy sauce) and a spoonful of sugar. After the eggplant becomes soft, add the minced meat, then add the scallions, pepper powder, and chicken essence.
6. Step 6
Serve, and the dish is ready!
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