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Pork and Eggplant Stir-Fry with Garlic

Elina James
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin or pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium eggplants, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup water or light broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional Garnish
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step 3: Add sliced pork and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 4: Add remaining oil to the pan and add eggplant. Stir-fry until softened and lightly golden.
  • Step 5: Add garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Step 6: Return pork to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Step 7: Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  • Step 8: Season with black pepper and remove from heat.