Steamed Eggplant with Vegetarian Minced Pork and Fermented Black Beans

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and cut eggplant into 2-inch long wedges. Arrange them on a heatproof dish. Steam over high heat for 10-12 minutes until tender. Remove from steamer and drain any excess liquid.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Stir well and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and fermented black beans. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vegetarian minced pork and red chili (if using). Stir-fry until the vegetarian minced pork is heated through and lightly browned, breaking up any clumps.

4. 4

   Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the wok with the vegetarian minced pork. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Drizzle with sesame oil.

5. 5

   Spoon the vegetarian minced pork and black bean sauce mixture over the steamed eggplant. Serve immediately with steamed rice.