Minced Pork Eggplant
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Minced Pork Eggplant

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Minced Pork Eggplant

About This Recipe

This Steamed Eggplant with Savory Meat Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, steamed eggplant with a rich, flavorful meat topping. The eggplant is steamed to perfection, ensuring a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the savory sauce—made with ground meat, garlic, ginger, and red chili peppers—adds a deliciously spicy and umami-packed kick. A blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and cooking wine creates a balanced, tangy-sweet sauce that coats the meat beautifully. Topped with fresh scallions and extra garlic for an aromatic finish, this dish is both hearty and light. Perfect as a main or side, it’s an easy yet impressive recipe that brings bold flavors to your table in just a few simple steps. Try it for a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • eggplant 1 medium (about 300g)
  • ground meat 150g
The aromatics
  • ginger 10g (1 small piece)
  • scallions 2 stalks (about 30g)
  • garlic 2 cloves (about 5g)
  • red chili peppers 1 medium (about 5g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt ½ tsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tsp
  • cornstarch 1 tsp
  • cooking wine 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the eggplant into long strips and place them in a steamer.
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Step 2
Step 2
Steam the eggplant for 5 minutes until it can be easily pierced with a chopstick.
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Step 3
Step 3
Prepare a sauce by mixing salt, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and cooking wine.
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Step 4
Step 4
Prepare the ingredients: sauce, ground meat, ginger, scallions, garlic, and red chili peppers cut into small pieces.
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Step 5
Step 5
Arrange the steamed eggplant on a plate.
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Step 6
Step 6
Heat a pan with a small amount of oil, add the ground meat and stir-fry.
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Step 7
Step 7
After the meat changes color, add the ginger and half of the garlic, and stir-fry together.
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Step 8
Step 8
Stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the prepared sauce and cook for a few minutes.
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Step 9
Step 9
After cooking, add the diced red peppers and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 10
Step 10
Pour the cooked meat sauce over the steamed eggplant.
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Step 11
Step 11
Finally, sprinkle the remaining garlic and scallions on top.

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