EGGPLANT WITH MINCED PORK

Eggplant with Minced Pork image

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Chinese eggplants
pinch pinch salt
1/4 cup minced pork
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 ginger thumb, sliced
2 stalks green onion, white and green divided
1/2 tablespoon doubanjiang or sambal or other spicy chili/garlic/bean paste
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

Remove ends of eggplants and cut into small cubes. Transfer to large pot filled with water. Add pinch of salt and soak for 10 minutes. Add a weight, if necessary, to make sure the eggplant is well soaked. Set aside to drain completely.
Marinate minced pork with minced ginger, small pinch of salt, and Chinese cooking wine. Set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp. oil in wok and fry eggplants for 6-9 minutes until they become soft and withered. Transfer out and live oil in.
Add marinated pork to wok and stir-fry until color changes. Transfer out.
Re-heat 1 tbsp. of oil in wok and fry green onion whites, garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang until fragrant. Add eggplants and pork, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well.
Garnish with green onion green parts.