Spicy Thai Eggplant
photo by Rinshinomori
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
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5 cups
- Serves:
- 4-6
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb ground pork
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Marinade
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch
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Sauce
- 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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Eggplant
- 4 Japanese eggplants
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons stir-fry oil
- 1 tablespoon szechuan hot bean sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 finely diced Thai peppers
directions
- Combine the ground pork with the salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate the pork for 15 minutes.
- While the pork is marinating, prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
- Cut the eggplant lengthwise into 1 inch strips or into 1-inch squares. Mince the garlic.
- Heat the wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggplant. Stir-fry the eggplant until it is softened (about 5 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil to the wok. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and bean sauce. Stir-fry until aromatic. Add the ground pork. Stir-fry until it changes color, using cooking chopsticks or a wooden spoon to separate the individual pieces.
- Push the pork up to the sides of the wok. Add the sauce in the middle and bring to a boil, stirring quickly to thicken. Add the eggplant slices and the Chile paste and Thai Peppers. Cook for a few more minutes and stir in the sesame oil. Serve hot.
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Reviews
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Very nice taste. I did not use ground pork and instead used frozen leftover ham, minced along with crumbled regular tofu. This dish will go well with steamed white rice on the side. I cut the eggplant into 1 inch section and sliced that into half. For color and taste, I sprinkled thinly sliced tomato. Thank you for posting this recipe. Made for Asian forum's unrated Asian recipe tag.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Vera C.
Medford, Massachusetts
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