CHINESE STYLE MINCED PORK WITH EGGPLANT | Easy Restaurant Recipe

minced pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos can be a cheaper alternative.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories, while hot sauce can be more economical.

black bean sauce

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso adds umami flavor while being lower in sodium, and soy sauce is a cost-effective substitute.

Slice eggplant into strips and soak in water for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness.

Drain eggplant and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add eggplant to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili paste in a bowl; mix well.

Pour sauce over the eggplant and pork; stir to coat evenly.

Add water to the skillet to create steam; cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Uncover and stir in black bean sauce and cornstarch mixed with a little water to thicken.

Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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