3 Ways to Quickly Stir-Fry Eggplant with Garlic, Betel Leaves, and Meat Using a Non-Stick Pan

Prepare Ingredients

First, cut off the stem of the eggplant and wash it thoroughly, then slice it thinly or cut it into wedges as you prefer. Next, soak the eggplant in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes to reduce bitterness and prevent browning.

Peel the garlic, crush it, and then chop it finely. For the green onions, trim the roots, wash them, and chop them finely.

Sautéed Eggplant

You place a pan on the stove, wait for the pan to heat up, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. When the garlic becomes aromatic, you add the eggplant and sauté over medium heat, stirring evenly for about 5 minutes. When you see the eggplant starting to soften, you season it with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a little ground pepper for flavor.

You sauté for another 2 – 3 minutes, until the eggplant is soft, then turn off the heat and sprinkle a little green onion for a more attractive dish.

Final Product

The sautéed eggplant with garlic has a fragrant, enticing aroma. The pieces of eggplant are sweet and tender, fully absorbing the rich seasoning. This dish, although simple and rustic, tastes wonderful when served with white rice.

Prepare the Ingredients

For the eggplant, you will cut off the stem, wash it thoroughly, cut it into wedges or thin slices, then soak it in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes before draining.

Wash the pork belly with water and lemon to reduce the fishy smell, then slice it thinly. Depending on your preference, prepare the amount of betel leaves for stir-frying. For the betel leaves, remove the tough stems, wash them thoroughly, and chop them finely.

Stir-fried meat

You heat a pan on the stove, warming it with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add minced shallots and garlic to sauté until fragrant. Next, add the pork belly to the pan, stir-frying over medium heat until the meat is firm and releases fat.

To let the meat absorb the flavor, season it with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and stir well for about 3 minutes until the meat is golden brown on the edges.

Stir-fried eggplant

Add the eggplant to stir-fry with the meat. Stir well to let the eggplant absorb the fat from the meat, and add 3 tablespoons of water to make the eggplant softer.

When the eggplant starts to cook, add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, a bit of ground pepper, and sugar (to taste). Stir-fry for about 5 – 7 minutes until the eggplant is evenly cooked and the stir-fry sauce has reduced, then add the finely chopped betel leaves, quickly stir for about 1 minute until the betel leaves are just cooked, and then turn off the heat.

Final Product

The stir-fried eggplant with pork belly has a harmonious flavor, with soft and sweet eggplants, fragrant and fatty pork belly, and the richness of the wild betel leaves creating a special highlight. This dish pairs well with hot rice, making it suitable for family meals.

Prepare Ingredients

You will wash the eggplant, peel it, and remove the stem, then soak it in diluted salt water for 10 minutes. Prepare a pot of water and bring it to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the eggplant and blanch it for 1 – 2 minutes, then remove and cut into wedges.

Rub the pork with a little coarse salt and fresh lemon to eliminate the fishy smell, then rinse it clean and slice it thinly as desired.

Wash the green onions and coriander, and chop them finely. Peel and chop the shallots and garlic.

Stir-Fry Eggplant

Heat a pan on the stove, when the pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and sauté the onions and garlic. Next, add the pork and stir-fry until fragrant. Stir-fry the meat until it releases fat and is slightly browned around the edges.

Then, add the eggplant to the pan, stir well, and add 3 tablespoons of water to help the eggplant cook quickly. Season with 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and a little pepper, and stir well (remember to adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste).

Stir-fry until the eggplant is tender and the sauce has reduced, then turn off the heat and sprinkle with a little green onion and coriander to finish.

Final Product

Stir-fried eggplant with meat is a dish with a rich flavor, tender and sweet meat that easily absorbs the seasoning. When enjoying, you will feel the harmony between the natural sweetness of the eggplant, the fatty aroma of the meat, and the well-seasoned spices. This dish is especially delicious when served with white rice, making the meal more appealing and flavorful.