ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH SICHUAN-STYLE PORK
Our chopped challenge this week was ground pork. We wanted to infuse with as much flavor as possible so we cooked it Sichuan-style and paired it with sweet Japanese eggplant. Chopped Basket Ingredient: ground pork
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a rack set on the middle shelf.
- Use a sharp paring knife to lightly score the flesh of each eggplant 6 to 8 times. Place the on a baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the eggplant, cut-side down, and bake until the eggplant starts to soften and the skin starts to brown, about 15 minutes. Use a large offset spatula to gently flip the eggplant over and bake until the flesh is completely softened and light golden brown, about 15 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the pork: Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the pork and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, breaking up the meat, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the scallion whites, garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the chili-garlic sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, 1/2 cup water and half of the scallion greens. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, spoon the pork over the roasted eggplant and garnish with the remaining scallion greens. Serve with steamed rice.
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Raja Ayaz
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.
Shannon Foster
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the pork was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kopila Basnet
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it was so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Salaheddin Mrabet
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
yar Imran
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.
Hasnain Mahmud
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the pork was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ismail Cabdi
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it was so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
zain ail
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Bibek Tamang
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.
Iris Baez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the pork was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Avalynn Johnson
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiffany Jane
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was so tender and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ch Abdullah
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the pork was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.