4.9 from 39 votes
Szechuan Pork and Eggplant Stir Fry
Szechuan pork and eggplant stir fry is crunchy, saucy, and has a perfect balance of flavors. Easy and delicious any day of the week!
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin (See Note 1)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch divided
- 4 tbsp soy sauce divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Chinese eggplant
- 4 green onions
- 8 oz sliced bamboo shoots
- 3 tbsp chili paste Sambal Oelek
- 2 tbsp black bean sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the pork tenderloin into 1 inch square pieces or strips. Place in a bowl to marinate with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Trim the ends off the Chinese eggplant. Cut each eggplant lengthwise into quarters, then cut crosswise into 2-inch long pieces. Toss lightly in a bowl with kosher salt and set aside to drain excess water.
- Prep sauce by mixing the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch, chili paste, black bean sauce, ginger, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar and sesame oil. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add the minced garlic and stir fry quickly. Add the pork in batches and stir fry quickly until browned. Don’t overcrowd the pan or you will steam the pork. We want this stir fried with crispy edges.
- Gently squeeze excess water from eggplant and add eggplant to pork in wok, stir fry until seared, about 3 minutes.
- Add the green onions, and bamboo shoots. Next add the sauce mixture and stir fry for a minute until fragrant and the sauce has thickened. If too thick add some chicken broth or water to thin.
- Serve with steamed rice or over noodles of choice.
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Notes
- Boneless pork chops may be substituted, sliced into 1/2 inch strips.
Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
1049mg
(44%)
Potassium
1119mg
(32%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1119mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.