Stir-Fried Ground Pork and Eggplant with Angel Hair Noodles in Soy-Ginger Sauce
Indulge in the bold flavors of Asia with this savory stir-fry, featuring ground pork, tender eggplant, and delicate angel hair noodles, all harmoniously combined in a rich soy-ginger sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of textures and tastes, sure to delight your senses. With its quick preparation and cooking time, it's ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Asian
- asian
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- ground pork
- eggplant
- angel hair
Ingredients
- 1lbground pork, broken into small pieces
- 2mediumeggplant, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8ozsangel hair noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 1/4cupsoy sauce, none
- 2inchesginger, grated
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 2tbspssesame oil, none
- 1/4cupgreen onions, thinly sliced
- 1tbspsesame seeds, none
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Cook the angel hair noodles according to the package instructions and set aside. This will help prevent the noodles from becoming mushy during the stir-frying process.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the sauce. This will help to combine the flavors and create a smooth sauce.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
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Add the cut eggplant to the skillet and cook until it starts to soften, about 3-4 minutes. This will help to bring out the natural sweetness of the eggplant.
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Pour the soy-ginger sauce into the skillet and stir to combine with the ground pork and eggplant. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the eggplant is tender.
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Add the cooked angel hair noodles to the skillet and stir to combine with the ground pork, eggplant, and sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
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Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and cook for 1 minute, until the noodles are slightly browned and crispy.
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Transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter and garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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