SPICY EGGPLANT WITH PORK

SPICY EGGPLANT WITH PORK image

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
2 tsp. minced garlic
3 T. shoyu
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 fresh red chili pepper, smashed or 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 large round eggplant, cut into 1 inch long strips
1/2 cup ground pork
1 cup oil

Steps:

Mix together ginger, garlic, shoyu, sugar, vinegar, chili pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside. Heat oil in a frying pan until hot. Add eggplant and fry in oil until pulp is tender. Place eggplant pieces between paper towels and press lightly to remove excess oil. Add pork to the pan and cook; then remove pork and put out oil. Heat the sauce in the pan until near boiling. Add the eggplant and pork. Mix together until thoroughly heated. Addd a little water if too dry. Service over hot rice.