Combine pork, garlic, ginger, white pepper and salt in a medium bowl. I am new to Eating Well so I have things in the freezer I am trying to use up. EatingWell may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Stir in rice. Therefore I used Costco frozen meatballs which wasn't the best choice because they are Italian. Place eggplant, celery, green pepper, onion, garlic in saucepan. Combine cilantro, peanuts and red pepper in a small bowl. It was very thick. 2. I couldn't find japanese eggplant so used regular ones. Stir until … This recipe was great - tasty and easy to prepare. This was delicious! I made the meatballs smaller than 3 tablespoons and served more to each plate...husband loved it and suggested it is a good dish for entertaining! Served with rice. Remove the ends of Asian eggplants and then cut into small cubes (for the best flavor, try to cut … Would not change a thing. Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. The eggplant was a perfect compliment to the meatballs. The meatballs were too large (used 3 tablespoons as suggested in recipe) so next time I'll make them about half that size. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Let me say I don't think I can fairly rate this recipe because of the changes I made. Everything you need for a delicious feast. 2 pounds eggplant, preferably Japanese (see Tips), cut into 1-inch chunks, 4 eaches scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 small red hot or sweet red pepper, seeded and minced, Back to Tamari-Ginger Meatball & Eggplant Casserole, © 2020 EatingWell.com is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. Absolutely delicious! I made as per the instructions except I used low sodium soy sauce as I have not yet found tamari in a supermarket. Wasn't heavy tasting at all. A hot pepper in the topping adds a bit of heat, but opt for sweet if you prefer. This is definitely something I would make again. Simmer until done. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Roll meatballs in it until well coated. Place eggplant in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (or similar-size 3-quart baking dish). Heat 1 tablespoon oil in your wok over medium heat. Meanwhile, combine tamari, rice wine (or sherry), sugar, vinegar and water in a small bowl. Will pair with noodles and egg rolls for guests! Add the meatballs, sauce and scallions to the eggplant. Bake until starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Cook meat until done. Serves 12 to 18. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Eggplant soaks up the flavors of ginger, garlic and tamari in this Asian-inspired casserole recipe. Definitely a keeper! Made exactly as stated except subed pinot noir for sherry because that's all I could find at my local shop. Cooked exactly as directed. This was absolutely delicious. It's great for roasting, grilling and stir-fries. When I put it back into the oven for the last 15 minutes it smelled like it might be burning so I took it out and added a little more tamari. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, 4 Mistakes That Ruin Stuffing (and How to Fix Them), Nutrition 369 calories; protein 26.4g 53% DV; carbohydrates 26.6g 9% DV; dietary fiber 4.5g 18% DV; sugars 9.9g; fat 17.8g 27% DV; saturated fat 4.4g 22% DV; cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV; vitamin a iu 313.8IU 6% DV; vitamin c 15.3mg 26% DV; folate 36mcg 9% DV; calcium 41mg 4% DV; iron 2mg 11% DV; magnesium 45.1mg 16% DV; potassium 509.5mg 14% DV; sodium 598.4mg 24% DV; added sugar 4g. I served it with jasmine rice. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Info. Add water to cover. I grew up poor and HATE to throw away food. I had the leftovers today and they were just as good as the first day. Add undrained vegetables; mix well. Season. Turn on medium to small fire, then pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to pan fry eggplants on a non-stick pan. A bit time consuming but now that I know how to make it the next time will come together quickly. Sprinkle over the casserole just before serving. (Discard any remaining cornstarch.). Bake the casserole until the eggplant is very tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in a meatball registers at least 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes. Choose firm eggplants with no bruised areas. 3. Add the reserved sauce and cook, turning the meatballs to coat with the sauce, until it is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes more. Since I wasn't frying the meatballs dredged in cornstarch I added the ginger garlic white pepper and 2 T. cornstarch to the sauce. All Right Reserved. Set aside. Considering everything I did differently it really wasn't too bad. Place in casserole. 3 vegetable, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 3 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat, Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017. Meanwhile, combine tamari, rice wine (or sherry), sugar, vinegar and water in a small bowl. Hubby and I both agreed that it would probably be better with the meatballs in the recipe. Instructions for how to make eggplant pork stir fry: 1. When I added it to the meatballs and the meatballs to the eggplant it just didn't seem saucy enough. Fairly easy to make for a weeknight which I did. The flavor was a little bit sweet and savory. Bake at 350 degrees until brown. Great flavors and quite filling. My husband also loved it and asked for it to be "in the rotation.". Wash and cut 1 stick of green onion and 2 small eggplants into wider strips. Homemade stuffing is ridiculously easy to make, but there are a few things you can do that would ruin a perfectly good stuffing. Bring to boil. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. This was delicious! Add the ginger, garlic and the … So I will make it again that way next time. Minced 4 cloves of garlic and cut 3 chili peppers.