Stir-fried Eggplant with Ground Pork

Stir-fried Eggplant with Ground Pork

This **Steamed White Eggplant with Minced Meat** is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant with savory, spicy minced meat for a perfect balance of flavors. The white eggplant is peeled and cut into a delicate net-like shape, then steamed to preserve its natural sweetness and delicate texture. Aromatic garlic and chili add a kick, while stir-fried lean meat and rich bean paste create a deeply flavorful base. Light soy sauce, yellow wine, and a touch of chicken essence enhance the umami taste, making every bite irresistible. Garnished with fresh scallions, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice for a satisfying meal. Quick to prepare yet bursting with complex flavors, this recipe is a must-try for eggplant lovers and anyone craving a comforting, home-cooked dish!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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white eggplant
200g
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lean meat
150g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic
3 cloves
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chili
1-2 pieces
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bean paste
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
I choose white eggplant, peel it, and cut it into a net-like shape.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Steam the cut eggplant over boiling water.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Chop garlic and chili into small pieces.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cut lean meat into minced meat, heat a pan with oil, and stir-fry until it’s cooked.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add bean paste.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Stir-fry the minced meat with bean paste, add chopped garlic and chili, a pinch of salt, a few drops of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of yellow wine.

7. Step 7

Step 7
The eggplant is also steamed, add it to the bean paste pan, stir-fry for a while, until it’s fully flavored, add some chicken essence, and then serve.

8. Step 8

Step 8
The finished dish is ready to be served, garnished with chopped scallions. The white eggplant is slightly sweet and delicate, melts in the mouth. The dish is perfect with a bowl of rice.

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