Spicy Minced Pork With Egg Plants Recipe

Name: Spicy Minced Pork With Egg Plants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g ground pork; 2 Chinese eggplants; 3 garlic cloves; 3 bunches basil leaves; 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 lime; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 water; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

500 g ground pork
2 Chinese eggplants
3 garlic cloves
3 bunches basil leaves
2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 water
salt and pepper

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1. Heat up the oil in medium high.
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2. Crush and sautee the garlic for few minutes until fragrance and soft.
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3. Mix in the pork and cook it until it's almost done.
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4. Pour in the egg plants that are cut into cubes, squeeze in half of the lime, salt and pepper.
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5. After few minutes until egg plants soften, mix well the sweet soy sauce (I use Indonesian sweet soy sauce), shrimp paste chilli, oyster sauce and fish sauce.
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6. Pour in the water and let it cook for few minutes covered.
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7. Squeeze in the other half of the lime and mix in basil leaves until all well incorporated.

584

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g ground pork, 2 Chinese eggplants, 3 garlic cloves, 3 bunches basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Spicy Minced Pork With Egg Plants falls under the Seafood 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!

Spicy Minced Pork With Egg Plants

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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