Braised Eggplant w/ Green Peas

Ingredients:

• 600 g eggplant
• 115 g lean pork
• 2 Tbsp green peas
• 2 shallots
• 3 braids of garlic

Seasonings:

• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp wine
• 1/2 tsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp water

Sauce:

• 1 1/2 Tsp dark soy sauce
• 1/2 Tsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1 Tsp vinegar (to be added later on)
• 1/2 Tsp sesame oil (to be added later on)

Method:

1. Cut eggplant into pieces and fry w/ oil until golden brown. Take it out and drain.
2. Shred lean pork and marinate w/ seasonings. Scald green peas in hot water for short while. Mash garlic and shallots.
3. Saute mashed garlic and shallots w/ 2 tbsp oil. Put in shredded pork and eggplant. Sprinkle wine. Add in sauce and water and boil for 3 min. Put green peas and stir. Add in vinegar and sesame oil. Dish up and serve.