On Sichuan menus this is often listed as ‘fish fragrant aubergines’, not because it tastes of fish, but rather because the combination of seasonings was traditionally used when cooking fish.
These pork mince filled Asianaubergines are incredibly flavoursome and both quick and easy to prepare.
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Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
361
Ingredients
11/2Tbsp.
vegetable oil
2
small aubergines, cut into finger-sized strips
3
garlic cloves, crushed
3
cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
1
red chilli, sliced
1
-2tsp Sichuan pepper, lightly crushed
200g
pork mince
3Tbsp.
Shoaxing wine or medium dry sherry
1Tbsp.
cornflour
150ml
chicken stock
1Tbsp.
oyster sauce
1Tbsp.
light soy sauce
11/2Tbsp.
rice vinegar
3
spring onions, sliced
Directions
Step 1Heat 1tbsp oil in a large wok or deep frying pan over high heat. Add aubergines and fry, stirring occasionally, for 8-10min, until golden brown and tender. Remove to a plate.
Step 2Add remaining 1/2tbsp oil to wok/pan. Fry garlic, ginger, chilli and Sichuan pepper for 30sec, stirring. Add pork and stir-fry until opaque. Add Shaoxing wine/sherry, cook for a couple min until reduced.
Step 3Add cornflour, stock, oyster and soy sauces and vinegar, stir to combine then return aubergine to wok/pan. Simmer 2-3min until thickened. Stir in spring onions and serve with rice.
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