Eggplant W/ Chopped Pork
chinese, pork, spice, vegetables
----PORK MIXTURE----
1/2 lb ground pork
3 tablespoon dark soy
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 scallions; chopped
----CAN BE PLACED TOGETHER----
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
----CAN BE PLACED TOGETHER----
5 garlic cloves; diced
1 slice ginger; diced
----OTHER INGREDIENTS----
2 medium eggplant, approx 1/2 lb each peele; d, cut in 1 cubes
1 chilli paste, 1-2 tb
4 scallions; chopped
2/3 cup water
5 tablespoon oil; for stir frying
Comment: An excellent Szechwan dish with just the right spice! Preparation: - Heat Wok - Add oil and let heat - Add garlic & ginger; stir fry [30] Sec. - Add chilli paste; stir fry [30] Sec. - Add "pork mixture"; stir fry [2] Min.; break up clumps of meat Insure all meat is exposed to oil - Add eggplant; stir fry [4] Min.; gently scoop pieces of eggplant off sides of Wok and into middle - Sprinkle salt & sugar over ingredients; stir fry [2] Min. - Pour in water and add scallions - When water boils; Cover and cook over High flame [10] Min. until eggplant has become soft and absorbed meat flavor - Serve!
Yield: 4 servings