Eggplant with Rice

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the eggplant and remove the stem.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Prepare a pair of chopsticks and place them on either side. Make a vertical cut about 1 cm long in the eggplant (using chopsticks will prevent you from cutting the eggplant completely through).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Turn it over, cut at 45 degree angle, and place chopsticks on both sides as well.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Arrange the sliced ​​eggplant on a plate and shape it nicely.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Sprinkle some salt on the eggplant

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Steam for about 10 minutes

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   While steaming the eggplant, prepare the other ingredients: mince the pork belly, marinate it briefly with some ginger and cooking wine, mince the garlic, and chop the scallions.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Sauté minced garlic and white parts of scallions in oil until fragrant.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add the minced meat, break it up and stir-fry.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Stir-fry the minced meat until it turns white

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add a spoonful of sweet chili sauce (you can use fermented soybean paste instead).

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce and half a bowl of water, cover and cook for 3 minutes.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Then add the chopped green onions.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Stir briefly and then turn off the heat.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Place the prepared minced meat on top of the steamed eggplant.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Pour the sauce over it, it's very appetizing and flavorful.