HOT GARLIC EGGPLANT

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This recipe is from a March 1982 issue of Bon Appetit. It comes from the "Cooking Class" section and is from Hugh Carpenter who runs the Montano Mercantile in Santa Monica, California.For a variation, he suggests using shrimp instead of the pork. Add to wok just before serving and stir-fry about 1 to 2 minutes.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 lb ground pork
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 lbs eggplants, trimmed (preferably oriental)
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup dry sherry (or more)
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons peanut oil
10 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
1/3-1/2 teaspoon finely minced ginger
chicken stock (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix pork and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in small bowl and set aside.
  • Quarter each unpeeled oriental eggplant lengthwise.
  • Place strips together and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • (If using large globe eggplants, peel and cut into 1/2-inch squares.).
  • Transfer to medium bowl;blend in onion.
  • Combine 1/4 cup sherry with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar in small bowl; set sauce aside.
  • Heat wok until very hot.
  • Pour in peanut oil;add garlic, chili paste and ginger and cook several seconds; do not allow garlic and ginger to brown.
  • Add pork mixture and stir-fry, pressing pork against sides of wok until meat loses raw color.
  • Add eggplant mixture; stir in sauce, adding more sherry if necessary, so liquid covers about half of stir-fry mixture.
  • Cover and cook over high heat until eggplant softens and is no longer raw tasting, about 3 minutes for oriental eggplant or 5 minutes for large globe eggplant.
  • If wok becomes dry during cooking, add small amount of sherry or chicken stock.
  • Continue cooking,uncovered, until most of sauce evaporates.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Turn into serving dish and serve immediately.

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