Ingredients
- 1 lb. small Japanese or Italian eggplant (about 3)
- 2 Tbsp. (or more) sugar, divided
- 1¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
- 1½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 8 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp. (or more) vegetable oil
- 4 oz. ground pork
- 3 Tbsp. coconut vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
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