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Sweet and Savory Stuffed Eggplant

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 150g ground pork

  • Vegetables

    • 🍆 2 eggplants
    • 🧅 10cm green onion

  • Cooking Oil

    • 1/2 tbsp salad oil

  • Thickening Agent

    • 1 tbsp potato starch
    • đź’§ 2 tbsp water

  • Meat Seasoning

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
    • A pinch of pepper
    • 1/3 tsp grated ginger
    • 2 tbsp potato starch

  • Sauce

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 1 tbsp mirin
    • 🍬 1/2 tbsp sugar
    • 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce

STEPS

1

Prepare the eggplants by cutting them in half lengthwise and scooping out the flesh. Soak the eggplants in water for 5 minutes and chop the scooped-out flesh. Mince the green onion.

2

Mix the ground pork, minced green onion, chopped eggplant flesh, and meat seasoning ingredients in a bowl until sticky. Divide into 4 portions.

3

Pat the eggplants dry and coat the inside with potato starch. Stuff each eggplant half with the meat mixture, pressing firmly to eliminate gaps.

4

Heat salad oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed eggplants meat-side down and cook until browned. Flip them over, add water, cover, and steam on low heat for 10 minutes.

5

Add the sauce ingredients to the pan and cook until the eggplants are glazed and shiny.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 20g
    Protein
  • 25g
    Carbs
  • 15g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh eggplants for better texture and flavor.Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by modifying the sugar amount.Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.