Eggplant With Spicy Meat

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A savory, spicy stir-fry combining tender eggplant with seasoned ground pork in a rich hoisin-chile sauce.
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Eggplant With Spicy Meat

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 25.0

Description

This classic Chinese home-style dish delivers a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors. The eggplant becomes incredibly tender, soaking up a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce made from hoisin, chile oil, and Chinese vinegar. Ground pork adds a hearty, protein-rich element that browns beautifully in the wok. The dish is quick to prepare yet feels indulgent and comforting. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and a simple green vegetable, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a standout side dish for a larger feast. The combination of aromatic garlic, fresh green onions, and the deep umami of the broth creates a memorable dining experience that is both simple to execute and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim the blossom ends of the oriental eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise.
  2. Cut each half into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices.
  3. Steam the eggplant slices until tender, or fry them in 1 inch of hot oil in a large skillet or wok until golden brown.
  4. Drain the cooked eggplant well on paper towels to remove excess oil or moisture.
  5. Drain all oil from the skillet, then add 1 tablespoon of chile oil and heat over high heat for 30 seconds.
  6. Add mashed garlic to the hot oil and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add the ground pork, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, chicken broth, and hoisin sauce; stir-fry until the pork is browned and cooked through.
  8. Add Chinese vinegar and the prepared eggplant slices to the pan; toss lightly to combine and heat through.
  9. Season the mixture to taste with additional soy sauce if needed.
  10. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the pork mixture.
  11. Cook and stir the sauce until it thickens and the ingredients glisten.
  12. Add minced green onion and stir-fry for 5 seconds just to wilt slightly.
  13. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 25.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 1.0g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese, eggplant, ground pork, hoisin, spicy, stir fry, wok, asian, garlic, chile oil, vinegar, soy sauce, green onion, dinner, quick, home-style, savory, tender, umami
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