Rich Yet Refreshing! Western-Style Stir-fry with an Appetizing Balsamic Aroma. This Western-style stir-fry features the classic combination of eggplant, tomato, and pork, finished with a twist: rich and tangy balsamic vinegar.
The umami and acidity of the balsamic vinegar play on the juicy fat of the pork, creating an exquisite flavor that is rich yet refreshing. This is a stylish and delicious dish perfect for the summer table.
It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish! Give this unique dish a try!
15 minutes
Chiori
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 5 oz thinly sliced pork loin
- 2 Japanese eggplants (or substitute ½ of a medium globe eggplant / 180 g)
- 1 tomato (150g)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 0.5 tbsp vegetable oil
- A1 tbsp sugar
- A1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- A1 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- A4 tsp soy sauce
- A0.5 tsp grated garlic
- 1.5 tsp potato starch, dissolved in 1 tsp. water (katakuriko, or cornstarch)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Cut the thinly sliced pork loin into bite-sized pieces. Mix the (A) ingredients (sugar, balsamic vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, and garlic).
- 2
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, then cut in half horizontally, and slice each piece lengthwise into 3 equal strips. Briefly soak in water. Cut the tomato into 8 wedges.
- 3
Heat ½ tbsp. of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the pork. Once browned, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and remove from the pan.
- 4
Add 1 ½ tbsp. of vegetable oil to the same frying pan and heat over medium heat, then add the eggplant. Sprinkle with 1 pinch of salt and fry for 2–3 minutes until soft.
- 5
Add the tomato and lightly cook both sides.
- 6
Return the pork to the pan and add the (A) sauce. Push the ingredients to one side and add the potato starch, dissolved in twice the amount of water (1 tbsp.), to the empty space (mix the seasoning liquid and the potato starch slurry well). Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
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Tips & Notes
・If the tomato looks like it might break apart, stir-fry gently.
・This seasoning is on the sweeter side. Please adjust the sugar to taste.
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