Easy Eggplant with Pork Strips Recipe
Easy and budget-friendly eggplant with pork strips dish for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 cups pork (cut into thin strips)
- 1 large globe eggplant, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small sweet red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- sprinkle smoked paprika
- 1 cup water ( adjust as needed)
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the pork: Heat a good amount of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork strips and cook until they’re nicely browned. Once browned, remove the pork and set it aside.
- Saute the aromatics: In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Saute the onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
- Add the eggplant: Add the minced garlic and return the browned pork to the pan. Stir in the soy sauce, smoked paprika, and water. Toss in the sliced eggplant, then season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together, then cover the pan.
- Summer until tender: Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is soft and has absorbed the sauce.
- Serve and enjoy: Best served hot with freshly steamed white rice.