🍆 Chinese Eggplants & Minced Pork with Garlic Sauce Recipe (鱼香茄子) | RACK OF LAM

minced pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more cost-effective.

Slice the eggplants into thin strips and soak them in salted water for 15 minutes.

Drain the eggplants and pat them dry with paper towels.

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced pork and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the drained eggplants to the wok and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until softened.

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch with water to create a sauce.

Pour the sauce over the eggplant and pork mixture, stirring to coat evenly.

Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and stir well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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