Roasted Eggplant with Sichuan-Style Pork

Name: Roasted Eggplant with Sichuan-Style Pork
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 59 milliliters canola oil; 4 servings Steamed white rice, warm, for serving; 454 grams medium Japanese eggplants (about , tops trimmed, halved lengthwise; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 knob 2-inch knob ginger, peeled and finely grated; 454 grams ground pork; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated; 59 milliliters soy sauce; 2 Tbsps chili-garlic sauce or sambal oelek

Roasted Eggplant with Sichuan-Style Pork might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 586 calories, 24g of protein, and 39g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. A mixture of garlic, canolan oil, rice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the ginger you could follow this main course with the Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a rack set on the middle shelf.

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Use a sharp paring knife to lightly score the flesh of each eggplant 6 to 8 times.

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Eggplant

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Place the on a baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season liberally with salt and pepper.

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Cooking Oil

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Place the eggplant, cut-side down, and bake until the eggplant starts to soften and the skin starts to brown, about 15 minutes. Use a large offset spatula to gently flip the eggplant over and bake until the flesh is completely softened and light golden brown, about 15 more minutes.

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Eggplant

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Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan.

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Add the pork and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, breaking up the meat, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

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Add the scallion whites, garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the chili-garlic sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, 1/2 cup water and half of the scallion greens. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Chili Garlic Sauce