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Stuffed Asian Eggplant

Kuritomo
Stuffed Asian Eggplant. This dish is a delicious way to enjoy eggplant, and it's perfect for those who love dim sum!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Asian eggplants
  • 2 tbsp oil

Filling

  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sake
  • pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Umami powder
  • 2 tsp potato starch

Sauce

  • 2 tsp sake
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce

Instructions
 

  • Mix the filling ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • each slice of the eggplant. Carefully open the slit and stuff a heap of filling into each slit.
  • In a large, non-stick frying pan, evenly spread 2 Tbsp of oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add eggplants in one layer. Immediately cover with a lid and pan-fry till the bottoms turn golden brown for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Flip eggplants over, cover with a lid and cook till the other side turns golden brown for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the sauce to the pan and gently spoon the sauce over to coat the eggplant evenly with the sauce. Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes.