Eggplant With Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces Chinese eggplant (about 3 small), cut into 1/8-inch chunks; Salt; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons fermented soybean paste; 1 teaspoon hot chili paste; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 6 ounces ground pork; Hot steamed rice (optional)

Servings: persons

18 ounces Chinese eggplant (about 3 small), cut into 1/8-inch chunks
Salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons fermented soybean paste
1 teaspoon hot chili paste
2 tablespoons peanut oil
6 ounces ground pork
Hot steamed rice (optional)

1
Place the eggplant in a large bowl.
2
Sprinkle all over with salt and toss.
3
Set aside.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch until the cornstarch dissolves.
5
Stir in 3/4 cup water, the garlic and the soybean and chili pastes.
6
In a large wok or saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat.
7
When the oil just starts to smoke, add the pork, season with salt and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 2 minutes.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork to a plate.
9
Dab eggplant dry with paper towels.
10
In the wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium high until it just starts to smoke.
11
Add the eggplant, and saute until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
12
Add the soy-sauce mixture.
13
Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
14
Once the sauce thickens, add the pork and 3/4 cup water.
15
Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a lively simmer until the sauce thickens and the eggplant is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
16
Season to taste with salt.
17
If you choose, serve with rice.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 ounces Chinese eggplant (about 3 small), cut into 1/8-inch chunks, Salt, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Eggplant With Garlic Sauce 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.

Eggplant With Garlic Sauce

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