On chilly days, housewives can try to prepare some new dishes to change the taste for family meals. Among them, pork belly stir-fried with eggplant and turmeric will be a choice for a perfect meal with many new features.
No need for elaborate preparation, stir-fried pork belly with hot eggplant with the golden yellow color of turmeric and green onion will increase the appeal when enjoying.
To make this dish, prepare about 300g of pork belly, 2-3 eggplants or eggplants, fresh turmeric or turmeric powder, shallots, garlic, scallions, fresh chili and some other basic spices such as fish sauce, salt, seasoning powder...
Housewives should also note that pork belly needs to be chosen fresh and delicious, with a balanced ratio of lean fat so that when grilled, the meat is not dry but still retains its softness and sweetness.
For eggplants, you should choose eggplants that are firm in hand, with shiny skin, and fresh green stems. The preliminary process also needs to be carefully noted so that the eggplants are not dark and remove the pungent taste. After washing the eggplants, cut the betel segments into bite-sized pieces and soak them immediately in a bowl of diluted salt water for about 10 - 15 minutes. Soaking in salt water will help the eggplants release some sap, maintain a beautiful white color and be more crispy when stir-fried. Then take out the eggplants, wash them again with clean water and drain.
Wash pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces, you can marinate briefly with a little fish sauce and minced shallots to absorb the flavor. Finely squeeze fresh turmeric, squeeze out the juice or use turmeric powder to create color.
First, heat the pan and add a little cooking oil before adding pork belly and stirring evenly at medium heat. This is how to let the meat reduce fat and turn yellow on the edges, making the meat more delicious. When the meat is firm, scoop up and saute until fragrant with the meat.
Next, put the drained eggplant in a pan and stir quickly. Season with a little more turmeric juice (or turmeric powder) to create a characteristic golden taste for the dish. Season with spices including fish sauce and seasoning to taste for the family.
To make the eggplant cook soft and absorb spices, don't forget to add a little filtered water, cover and simmer over low heat for about 5-7 minutes.
When the water in the pan thickens, the eggplant is soft but not mushy, add chopped scallions and a few slices of fresh chili and stir well, then turn off the heat. Pork belly stir-fried with turmeric should be served with white rice to enjoy the full flavor.
