Steamed Stuffed Eggplants (蒸填充茄子)

蒸填充茄子 (Steamed Stuffed Eggplants) is a classic dish in Shanxi Cuisine, featuring tender eggplants stuffed with a savory filling and steamed to perfection.

Steamed Stuffed Eggplants (蒸填充茄子)

Ingredients

  • 4 small eggplants
  • 200g ground pork
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the eggplants by cutting them in half lengthwise and making slits in a crisscross pattern on the cut side. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out the bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the ground pork, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff the pork mixture into the eggplant halves, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Place the stuffed eggplants in a steaming dish and drizzle with vegetable oil.
  5. Steam over high heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and the filling is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Steaming dish Knife Cutting board

Tools

Steamer

Serving suggestions

Serve the steamed stuffed eggplants with steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with finely chopped mushrooms and tofu.

Cost

$10