Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

perfect for a quick midweek dinner

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1m
Cook Time: 14m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

222
Calories
12.8g
Fat
10.7g
Carbohydrate
17.3g
Protein
41mg
Cholesterol
735mg
Sodium
Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

Recipe Description

This Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry is a quick and easy midweek meal that you can cook and have on the table in under 15 minutes. You will be surprised by how much flavor is packed into this simple dish.

Start by cooking eggplant in a skillet. Remove and set aside. Add onions and garlic to the pan and stir in ground pork. Once the pork is cooked, add zucchini, chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar. Return the eggplant to the skillet and cook until it is heated through.

To make my Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook eggplant

    5 min
    Step 1 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-FryStep 1 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

    Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, followed by the eggplant. Cook for 3-5 minutes and turn occasionally. Remove the seared eggplant from the pan and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté onions and garlic

    1 min
    Step 2 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

    Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet. Add ½ diced onion and 3 minced cloves of garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add ground pork and zucchini

    3 min
    Step 3 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-FryStep 3 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

    Stir in ½ pound of ground pork and cook for 3 minutes, until the pork is browned all over.

  4. 4

    Add zucchini, chili garlic sauce, fish sauce and rice vinegar

    3 min
    Step 4 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-FryStep 4 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

    Stir in 1 medium chopped zucchini, 2 tablespoons each of chili garlic sauce and fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar. Cook for about 3 minutes until the zucchini is tender.

  5. 5

    Add eggplant

    2 min
    Step 5 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-FryStep 5 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

    Return the cooked eggplant to the skillet and continue to cook for 2 minutes until the eggplant is heated through and has soaked up some of the sauce.

  6. 6

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 6 - Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry

    Serve immediately with white rice or noodles.

This Eggplant and Chili Garlic Pork Stir-Fry is quick and simple to make. A perfect midweek meal! Try it soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your dinner posts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Quncy79
April 7, 2025
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Superb! I made this stir-fry last week. The eggplant added a lovely texture, and my husband loved it! It was quick and so flavorful, perfect after a long day. I can't wait to make it again.

Paula Thompson
March 30, 2025
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Superb! I made this for a family dinner and everyone loved it. The flavors were just right and it was so quick to whip up. My kids even asked for seconds, which never happens. Definitely a keeper for busy weeknights.

Daisy
January 2, 2025
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OMG, this stir-fry was a hit with the fam! Made it in a flash, and they couldn't get enough! Definitely gonna make this again for our movie night ✨🍆.

Beatrice
August 29, 2024
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Absolutely loved it! I made this dish for my husband and it brought back memories of our travels in Asia. The flavours are simply divine.

Wendy Collins
March 17, 2024
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Wow! I made this stir-fry for a quick dinner after work and it was amazing! Super simple and full of flavor. Can't wait to make it again!

Wendy
December 14, 2023
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I made this stir-fry last night for my family, and they loved it! It was so quick, I had time to help my kids with their homework too. Flavors were just superb and I'll be making it again!

Vicky
November 24, 2023
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I made this stir-fry for a quick dinner last night. The kids gobbled it up! I loved how simple the recipe was. Eggplant added a nice touch of flavor. Definitely my go-to for busy nights.

Wanda López
October 10, 2023
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¡Increíble! Hice este salteado para una cena con amigos y todos estuvieron maravillados. La combinación de sabores es espectacular y la receta es super fácil. Definitivamente se queda en mi menú semanal.

Charlie Evans
September 8, 2023
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I whipped up this stir-fry in a flash. It’s a flavorful delight. Perfect for busy evenings when I want something special yet simple.

Cathy
August 30, 2023
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So easy, surprised how fast it cooks. My husband loves it, and we enjoy it every week. Definitely a must-try for busy nights.

Kathy
July 22, 2023
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So quick, so tasty!

Vicky Johnson
June 30, 2023
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Delicious! The flavors danced on my tongue! Made it for a quick family dinner, and everyone loved it. Even my kids enjoyed eating their veggies! Will make this again for sure!

Xena
April 5, 2023
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I made this stir-fry for my fam after a busy day! It’s so simple, spicy, and full of flavor! Everyone loved it, and I felt like a super mom!

Jessica
December 24, 2022
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Delicious! I made it last night and it reminded me of my mom's cooking.

Vicky
November 26, 2022
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Superb and flavorful!

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