Rich and Creamy! Pork and Eggplant with Mayo-Ginger Sauce

Name: Rich and Creamy! Pork and Eggplant with Mayo-Ginger Sauce
Yield: Serves 2 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 10.5 oz (300 g) pork (thinly sliced or bite-sized pieces); 2 tablespoons each (about 30 ml) sake and cornstarch; 1 pinch each salt and pepper; 4 medium eggplants; 1-3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons each (about 45 ml) soy sauce and sugar; 1 tablespoon (about 15 ml) sake; 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated

ポルチーニきのこ @cook_40047951

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Tender pork and melt-in-your-mouth eggplant are coated in a creamy mayo-ginger sauce—an irresistible dish that goes perfectly with rice!
Recipe background:
I gave the classic ginger pork a twist with mayonnaise, making it great as a main dish with rice or as an appetizer. Top with black pepper or a dash of chili powder to make it even better as a snack!

ポルチーニきのこ @cook_40047951

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Ingredients

Serves 2 to 4 servings

10.5 oz (300 g)pork (thinly sliced or bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoonseach (about 30 ml) sake and cornstarch
1 pincheach salt and pepper
4medium eggplants
1-3 tablespoonsmayonnaise
Sauce mixture
3 tablespoonseach (about 45 ml) soy sauce and sugar
1 tablespoon(about 15 ml) sake
1thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated

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Steps

1

Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces. Massage with sake, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to season.
2

Peel strips off the eggplants, cut them in half lengthwise, then slice diagonally into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick pieces. Soak in water, then press down with your hand for about 10 seconds to remove excess water.
3

Mix together all the sauce ingredients.
4

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and cook until browned, then remove from the pan.
5

Add a little more oil to the same skillet. Add the eggplant and cook over medium heat until coated with oil. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes.
6

Once the eggplant is tender, add the sauce mixture and cooked pork. Increase to high heat and toss everything together until well coated. Turn off the heat and stir in the mayonnaise until evenly mixed.
7

Serve on a plate and garnish with baby greens or tomatoes if you like. Sprinkle with chili powder or coarsely ground black pepper for extra flavor!