Szechuan Ma Po Eggplant Hot Pot

Szechuan Ma Po Eggplant Hot Pot is a delicious and spicy Chinese dish that is perfect for those who love bold flavors. This dish is a combination of tender eggplant, ground pork, and Szechuan peppercorns that create a mouth-watering taste that will leave you wanting more.

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

- 2 large eggplants, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp chili bean paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, chopped

To start, heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the Szechuan peppercorns and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Next, add the garlic and chili bean paste and cook for another minute. Add the eggplant and stir to coat it in the sauce. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes until the eggplant is tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water. Add this mixture to the pot and stir until the sauce thickens. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
This Szechuan Ma Po Eggplant Hot Pot is a perfect combination of spicy and savory flavors. The eggplant is tender and absorbs the bold flavors of the sauce, while the ground pork adds a meaty texture to the dish. The Szechuan peppercorns add a unique numbing sensation to the dish that is sure to excite your taste buds.
Type: Spicy Eggplant
Ingredients: Eggplant, Ground Pork, Szechuan Peppercorns