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Japanese Mapo Eggplant 🍆 Tender, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant coated in a rich, savory, slightly spicy sauce Save this recipe and give it a try! Mapo Eggplant (2 Servings) Ingredients ・3 eggplants (300 g) ・180 g ground pork ・½ Japanese long onion, chopped ・1 garlic clove ・1 piece ginger ・2 tbsp oil ・2 tsp doubanjiang Sauce ・150 ml water ・1 tbsp soy sauce ・1 tbsp sake ・1 tbsp oyster sauce ・1 tsp miso ・1 tsp chicken bouillon powder ・1 tsp sugar Slurry ・1 tbsp potato starch ・1 tbsp water Instructions 1. Cut the eggplant, soak in water for 5 minutes, and pat dry. 2. Cook in oil until browned, then remove. 3. Cook the pork, garlic, ginger, and onion. 4. Add doubanjiang and cook for 30 seconds. 5. Add the sauce and bring to a boil. 6. Return the eggplant and simmer for 3 minutes. 7. Add the slurry and cook until thickened. Serve with plenty of rice. #japanesefood #japanesecooking #eggplantrecipe #mapoeggplant #mabonasubi #easyrecipe #homecooking #ricebowl