"Eggplant and ground pork are stir-fried with chile paste paste and other seasonings in this spicy Szechuan recipe. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth, leave out the ground pork and increase the eggplant. Serves 4 to 6 More Szechuan Recipes Main Chinese Recipes Index..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 pound ground pork
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Marinade:
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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a Pinch (less than 1/2 teaspoon) cornstarch
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Sauce:
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 teaspoon red rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, or balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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Other:
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4 Asian eggplants
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1 cloves garlic
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4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed
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1 tablespoon bean sauce (hot bean sauce if possible)
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1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic, or to taste
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1 teaspoon sesame oil