Fragrant Pork and Aubergines

A fragrant stir-fry combining pork mince, golden aubergines, and pak choi in a savory chili bean sauce with ginger.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 491.2 kcals 982.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.9 grams 25.8 grams
Fat 38.1 grams 76.2 grams
Protein 24.3 grams 48.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Cornflour
mixed with 30ml cold water
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Clear Rice Vinegar
to taste, or cider vinegar
Liquids
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
split with sherry option
1
tbsp
Dry Sherry
alternative to rice wine
200
ml
Meat
200
g
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
OilsFats
1
tsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Aubergine
halved lengthways and cut into 1cm slices
1
tbsp
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
2
head
Pak Choi
halved and sliced lengthways
0.5
piece
Chinese Cabbage
alternative to pak choi, halved and sliced lengthways
2
piece

Steps

  • Heat a wok and fry aubergine slices in 2 tablespoons of oil with water until golden-brown.
  • Set aubergines aside, clean wok, and heat remaining oil until smoking.
  • Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chilli, then add pork mince and brown for one minute.
  • Add rice wine, cook for 4 minutes, then stir in chilli bean sauce and chicken stock.
  • Return aubergines to wok, add pak choi, and season with vinegar and sesame oil.
  • Bring to a boil, cook until pork is done, then stir in spring onions.
  • Add cornflour paste and stir until the sauce thickens.
  • Spoon into a bowl and serve immediately.