Eggplant & Pork Stir Fry

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash & cube the eggplant. Add the eggplant to a colander. Sprinkle with salt & set aside.
• Step 2
  Grate or mince the garlic & ginger.
• Step 3
  Mince the chives (optional).
• Step 4
  In a small bowl, mix together the sugar & soy sauce.
• Step 5
  Squeeze the salted eggplant using a dish towel or paper towels.
• Step 6
  Heat a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil & the eggplant. Cook, stirring for 3-5 min. Then transfer the eggplant to paper towels to drain.
• Step 7
  Add a little more oil to the same pan. Stir in the garlic, ginger & ground pork. Mix as you break apart the pork into pieces.
• Step 8
  Add the sweet soy sauce & eggplant to the pan. Pour in a splash of water. Reduce the heat to low, cover & simmer for 7-10 min.
• Step 9
  In the meantime, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
• Step 10
  When the eggplant is fork-tender, remove the pan from the heat.
• Step 11
  Serve the eggplant & pork over fluffed rice. Garnish with chives (optional). Enjoy!