Ma Po Eggplant with Soy-Ginger Glaze

Ma Po Eggplant with Soy-Ginger Glaze is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of tender eggplant, savory ground pork, and a sweet and spicy soy-ginger glaze that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1 small eggplant, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions

To start, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Next, add the eggplant to the skillet and stir to combine with the pork mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the eggplant is tender and slightly browned.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture over the eggplant and pork and stir to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the glaze has thickened and the eggplant is fully coated.
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot with rice or noodles.
This Ma Po Eggplant with Soy-Ginger Glaze dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will leave you wanting more. The eggplant is tender and juicy, while the ground pork adds a meaty texture to the dish. The soy-ginger glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a sweet and spicy kick that will leave your taste buds tingling.
Type of dish: Asian-inspired
Main ingredients: Eggplant, ground pork, soy-ginger glaze