Spicy Eggplant Recipe
Choice of meat stir-fried with chili, garlic, eggplants, basil, red bell peppers and green bell peppers in a light soy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the meat
Cut the chicken breast and pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Chop the vegetables
Dice the eggplants, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into similar-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
- 3
Prep the basil
Wash the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Cook the meat
Add the chicken and pork to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the meat is cooked through and browned.
- 6
Add garlic and vegetables
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the diced eggplants, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Add sauce and basil
Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle the chili flakes over the mixture. Toss to combine. Finally, add the fresh basil leaves and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the basil wilts.
- 8
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles, if desired.