Stir-fried Eggplant with Ground Pork
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Stir-fried Eggplant with Ground Pork

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Stir-fried Eggplant with Ground Pork

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • white eggplant 200g
  • lean meat 150g
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic 3 cloves
  • chili 1-2 pieces
  • bean paste 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
I choose white eggplant, peel it, and cut it into a net-like shape.
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Step 2
Step 2
Steam the cut eggplant over boiling water.
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Step 3
Step 3
Chop garlic and chili into small pieces.
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Step 4
Step 4
Cut lean meat into minced meat, heat a pan with oil, and stir-fry until it’s cooked.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add bean paste.
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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.
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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.
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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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