Asian Pork And Eggplant Recipe

Name: Asian Pork And Eggplant Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x Peeled eggplant, (1-1/4-lb.) cut crosswise into 12 slices, (1/2-inch); 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lb Pork tenderloin; 1 tsp Vegetable oil; 1/4 c. Coarsely shredded carrot; 1/4 c. Minced canned water chestnuts; 1/4 c. Diced red bell pepper; 3 Tbsp. Rice wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. Chopped green onions; 1 Tbsp. Low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp Peeled grated gingerroot; 1/2 tsp Grated orange rind; 1/8 tsp Crushed red pepper; 1 x Clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp Sesame seeds, toasted Fresh cilantro sprigs, (optional)

Servings: persons

1 x Peeled eggplant, (1-1/4-lb.) cut crosswise into 12 slices, (1/2-inch)
1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb Pork tenderloin
1 tsp Vegetable oil
1/4 c. Coarsely shredded carrot
1/4 c. Minced canned water chestnuts
1/4 c. Diced red bell pepper
3 Tbsp. Rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. Chopped green onions
1 Tbsp. Low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp Peeled grated gingerroot
1/2 tsp Grated orange rind
1/8 tsp Crushed red pepper
1 x Clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp Sesame seeds, toasted Fresh cilantro sprigs, (optional)

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Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Brush slices with 1 Tbsp.
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oil.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min or possibly till tender.
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Arrange on a large platter; cover and set aside.
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Trim fat from pork, and cut pork into 2 x 1/8-inch strips.
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Heat remaining 1 tsp.
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oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add in pork, and saute/fry 4 min.
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Add in carrot and next 9 ingredients to skillet, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Spoon pork mix over eggplant slices, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 slices eggplant and 2/3 c. meat mix).
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Serving Ideas : Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs, if you like.
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NOTES : Eggplant is bland by itself, but it's a great carrier of the flavors in this recipe.
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My husband is Chinese, and we enjoy it both as a main dish and as part of a multi-course Oriental meal.
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Roxanne Chan,

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x Peeled eggplant, (1-1/4-lb.) cut crosswise into 12 slices, (1/2-inch), 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lb Pork tenderloin, 1 tsp Vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Pork And Eggplant Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!