Eggplant with Minced Pork
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Using the clever technique of salting the eggplant to draw out moisture prevents it from absorbing too much oil during cooking. Paired with aromatic stir-fried minced pork, fresh basil, and minced garlic, this creates a classic home-style dish that is soft, flavorful, healthy, and not greasy.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Dice the eggplant and massage with salt to draw out moisture, preventing excess oil absorption. → Heat a pan with a little oil and stir-fry the minced pork until fragrant. → Add the diced eggplant, oyster sauce, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, and water, then stir-fry and simmer. → Before plating, quickly toss in the fresh minced garlic, Thai basil, and white pepper.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Dice the eggplant and massage with salt to draw out moisture, preventing excess oil absorption. → Heat a pan with a little oil and stir-fry the minced pork until fragrant. → Add the diced eggplant, oyster sauce, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, and water, then stir-fry and simmer. → Before plating, quickly toss in the fresh minced garlic, Thai basil, and white pepper.
Introduction
Using the clever technique of salting the eggplant to draw out moisture prevents it from absorbing too much oil during cooking. Paired with aromatic stir-fried minced pork, fresh basil, and minced garlic, this creates a classic home-style dish that is soft, flavorful, healthy, and not greasy.
Step 1
Cut the eggplant into bite-sized cubes and toss with salt. Use the principle of osmosis to draw out the internal moisture, preventing it from absorbing too much oil during subsequent cooking.
Step 2
Heat the pan with a little cooking oil and stir-fry the minced pork until the meat is aromatic and rendered.
Step 3
Add the salted eggplant cubes and stir-fry evenly with the oyster sauce.
Step 4
Season with rice wine, soy sauce, and sugar in order, then add a little water. Stir-fry and simmer until the eggplant becomes soft and tender.
Step 5
Finally, toss in the fresh minced garlic and Thai basil, sprinkle with white pepper to season, and serve once the aroma is fully released.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Salting the eggplant draws out its internal water; because moisture continues to be released during cooking, oil cannot easily penetrate, significantly reducing grease intake. 💡
Adding fresh minced garlic and Thai basil at the end creates a unique layer of flavor that blends Northeastern Chinese profiles with Taiwanese basil fragrance. ✨
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