--------------------------------PORK MIXTURE-------------------------------- 1/2 lb Ground pork 3 tb Dark soy 1 tb Sesame oil 4 Scallions; chopped ---------------------------CAN BE PLACED TOGETHER--------------------------- 1 tb Sugar 1 1/2 ts Salt ---------------------------CAN BE PLACED TOGETHER--------------------------- 5 Garlic cloves; diced 1 sl Ginger; diced -----------------------------OTHER INGREDIENTS----------------------------- 2 md Eggplant, approx 1/2 lb each - peeled; cut in 1" cubes Chilli paste, 1-2 tb 4 Scallions; chopped 2/3 c Water 5 tb Oil; for stir frying Comment: An excellent Szechwan dish with just the right spice! Preparation: - Heat Wok - Add oil and let heat - Add garlic & ginger; stir fry [30] Sec. - Add chilli paste; stir fry [30] Sec. - Add "pork mixture"; stir fry [2] Min.; break up clumps of meat Insure all meat is exposed to oil - Add eggplant; stir fry [4] Min.; gently scoop pieces of eggplant off sides of Wok and into middle - Sprinkle salt & sugar over ingredients; stir fry [2] Min. - Pour in water and add scallions - When water boils; Cover and cook over High flame [10] Min. until eggplant has become soft and absorbed meat flavor - Serve!
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