Stir-fried Eggplant with Scallions

Stir-fried Eggplant with Scallions

This savory Pork Belly and Eggplant Stir-Fry is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender marinated pork belly with soft, flavorful eggplant for a rich and satisfying meal. The pork belly is marinated with cornstarch and soy sauce for extra tenderness, then stir-fried with aromatic star anise, scallions, and garlic for a fragrant base. The eggplant is cooked until perfectly soft, adding a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while fermented bean paste and oyster sauce deepen the umami flavor. Red onions bring a touch of sweetness, balancing the dish’s bold, savory notes. Quick and easy to prepare, this stir-fry is packed with layers of flavor, making it a standout weeknight dinner. Garnished with fresh scallions and garlic, it’s a deliciously hearty dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Try this recipe for a restaurant-quality meal at home!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork belly
150g
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eggplant
200g

The aromatics

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red onion
50g
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scallion
30g
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garlic
10g

The sauce & seasonings

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star anise
1 piece
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cornstarch
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients, marinate the pork belly with cornstarch and soy sauce for 30 minutes, slice the eggplant, slice the red onion, chop the scallion and garlic.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat oil in the wok, stir-fry the eggplant until it is soft and set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add star anise to the wok to bring out the fragrance, then add chopped scallion and stir-fry until fragrant, followed by the marinated pork belly, stir-fry until 50% cooked.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add the red onion and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add the fried eggplant, stir-fry for a while, then add fermented bean paste, soy sauce, and salt, stir-fry until cooked, then add a small amount of oyster sauce before serving.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Serve and garnish with chopped scallion and garlic.

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