Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and grated or minced
  • 1 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. shoyu
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/3 c. water
  • vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 1 lb. peeled Japanese or Chinese eggplant, cut into short strips
  • 1/4 lb. pork loin, cut into thin strips

Method

  • Blend ginger, garlic, sugar, shoyu, vinegar and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
  • Mix cornstarch with water in a separate bowl. Blend into first mixture.
  • Heat the oil to 360° in a wok or deep-fryer.
  • Cook the eggplant and pork until eggplant is golden brown and pork is tender.
  • The pork will take much less time to cook.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Remove all but 1 teaspoon of oil from pan.
  • Add sauce mixture and heat until slightly thickened.
  • Place eggplant in serving container and pour sauce on top.
  • Cover and heat in oven or microwave oven before serving.
  • Do not try to mix or eggplant will break apart.
  • Makes 4 servings.