Steamed Eggplant with Minced Pork (肉末蒸茄子)
肉末蒸茄子 (Steamed Eggplant with Minced Pork) is a classic Fujian Cuisine dish that features tender steamed eggplant topped with savory minced pork. This dish is easy to make and packed with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 large Chinese eggplants, halved lengthwise
- 200g minced pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the halved eggplants in a steaming dish, cut side up.
- In a bowl, mix the minced pork, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the pork mixture onto the eggplant halves, spreading it evenly.
- Steam the eggplants and pork mixture for 15-20 minutes until the eggplants are tender and the pork is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Steaming dish Steamer
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl Spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the steamed eggplant with minced pork as a main dish with steamed rice on the side.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier version, add some chopped chili peppers to the minced pork mixture before steaming.
Cost
$10