Pork Brisket with Eggplants
176 kcal
Pork brisket with eggplants – fried rich eggplants with marinated meat – an excellent combination that belongs to Korean cuisine. If you do not like very spicy food, chili oil can easily be replaced with regular vegetable oil. Do not fry the pork for too long, it may become tough, and then cooking will take more time.
Ingredients for Pork Brisket with Eggplants
How to Cook Pork Brisket with Eggplants
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Marinating the Pork
Slice the pork into thin strips, it is more convenient to do this when the meat is slightly frozen so that the cut is neat. Mix the pork with soy sauce, dry white wine, finely chopped ginger and ground black pepper. Cover the meat with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator for 30 minutes so that it absorbs the marinade and becomes more aromatic.
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Frying the Eggplants
Cut the eggplants in half, then cut each half into eight segments. Pour chili oil into a pan, heat it and add the eggplants. Fry for about 3 minutes until they become soft and acquire a golden shade. This method helps preserve the shape of the pieces and saturate them with the flavor of the oil.
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Combining All Ingredients
Slice the sweet pepper into strips, preferably use different colors for brightness of the dish. Add the pepper to the eggplants, return the fried pork to the pan. Pour in a tablespoon of sesame oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cook until the pepper becomes soft while retaining slight firmness.
Tips for Pork Brisket with Eggplants
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Slice the eggplants just before cooking so that they do not have time to darken. If necessary, lightly salt the pieces and leave for 10-15 minutes, then pat dry with a paper towel. This will help reduce bitterness and improve texture during frying.
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Do not overcrowd the pan. If the eggplants or meat are placed too tightly, they will begin to stew instead of fry. Frying in small batches allows you to achieve an even crust and preserve the rich flavor of each ingredient.
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Add the sauce at the end of cooking so that the sugar does not caramelize too early. Short heating in the sauce allows the eggplants to absorb the aroma and the meat to remain juicy without drying out.