Spicy Minced Pork and Eggplant Recipe | Yummy PH

minced pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor, while salt is more economical.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños are fresher, while red pepper flakes are often cheaper and have a longer shelf life.

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

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

Stir in chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced eggplant and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and fish sauce, stirring to combine.

Add chili peppers and sugar; cook for another 2-3 minutes until flavors meld.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Add a splash of water if the mixture is too dry; stir well.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lime juice.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens