Spicy Eggplant, Pork, And Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Spicy Eggplant, Pork, And Tofu Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound eggplant; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 8 ounces ground pork; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon rice or white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian red chili paste; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1 pound eggplant
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 ounces ground pork
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice or white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian red chili paste
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

1
Rinse eggplant and cut crosswise into 1-inch thick rounds. Cut rounds into 1-inch-wide strips.
2
Pour vegetable and sesame oils into a 12-inch nonstick frying pan or a 14-inch wok over medium-high heat. When hot, add eggplant and stir frequently until soft when pierced and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer eggplant to paper towels to drain.
3
Add ginger and garlic to pan and stir frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork and stir until crumbled and brown, about 5 minutes.
4
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, chili paste, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Pour into pan and stir until mixture is simmering and thickened, about 1 minute.
5
Gently stir in tofu, eggplant, and green onions until heated through.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound eggplant, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Spicy Eggplant, Pork, And Tofu Stir-Fry 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.

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Spicy Eggplant, Pork, And Tofu Stir-Fry

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