Eggplant & Pork Stir Fry

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!