Shanghai Braised Eggplant

Ingredients

• 3 eggplants
• Minced pork 100g
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Cooking wine 2 spoons
• 3 slices of ginger
• 2 green onions
• Salt as appropriate

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Wash and cut Shanghai braised eggplant into pieces, blanch to remove blood foam and set aside
2. 2. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion, ginger and garlic.
3. 3. Add Shanghai braised eggplant and fry until the surface is slightly brown.
4. 4. Add eggplant, minced pork, ginger slices, green onions and appropriate amount of hot water
5. 5. Bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for 40-60 minutes
6. 6. Add salt and pepper, reduce the juice over high heat, and serve.

Cultural Tips

Shanghai braised eggplant is one of the classic representatives of Shanghai cuisine, carrying rich regional food culture and cooking wisdom.