Stir-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Ground Meat
If you are looking for a recipe featuring Japanese eggplant, Stir-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Ground Meat is highly recommended. The combination of Japanese eggplant, which readily absorbs flavors, and traditional Japanese seasonings create an irresistible taste experience.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8.5 oz Japanese eggplant
- 5.3 oz ground pork (You can also use ground chicken or ground beef.)
- 1 green onion / scallion
Seasonings:
- 2 Tbsp sake
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the green onion. Mix the seasonings (sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add ground pork and cook it, breaking it up continuously to prevent lumps, until cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked ground pork to a plate and set it aside. Add a bit more oil to the pan, then add the eggplant and sauté until it is lightly browned.
- Return the ground pork to the pan, add the seasoning mixture from the bowl, and stir-fry everything together until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve on a plate and top with the green onions.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 284.29kcal Carbohydrates: 17.78g Protein: 15.8g Fat: 16.16g Saturated Fat: 5.95g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.54g Monounsaturated Fat: 7.11g Cholesterol: 54.09mg Sodium: 1196.82mg Potassium: 536.68mg Fiber: 3.8g Sugar: 10.69g Vitamin A: 47.92IU Vitamin C: 3.46mg Calcium: 26.57mg Iron: 1.4mg
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