Fried Stuffed Chinese Eggplant

This Eggplant recipe will create 4 delicious servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 (9-inch) Eggplant (about 3 inches wide; 1 1/4 lb)
 * 1/4 lb ground Pork (not lean)
 * 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion greens
 * 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
 * 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 3 to 4 cups Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 * 3/4 cup water

Directions

 * 1) Cut off the bottom inch and a half of the Eggplants and throw away.
 * 2) Cut just shy of all the way through Eggplant creating a pocket. repeat seven times.
 * 3) Mix Pork, scallion, ginger, soy sauce, and salt in a bowl.
 * 4) Add 1 tablespoon of the mixture to each pocket.
 * 5) Heat oil in skillet to 360 degrees.
 * 6) Mix together flour, eggs, and water until smooth.
 * 7) Dip Eggplants into the batter and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until Eggplants are golden.