1 lb. tomatoes
1/4 lb. ground pork
1 tbl. ketchup
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Szechwan bean sauce
(hot or sweet)
1 tsp. salt (l.s.)
Corn starch for dusting
- Soak tomatoes in boiling water 30 seconds, then peel the skins, then cut in slices. Sprinkle on corn starch, set aside.
- Stir fry ground pork, add ketchup, sugar, bean sauce, and salt, mix well, add 4 - 5 tbl. water for a little sauce. Set aside.
- Pan fry 1 layer of tomatoes at a time till done.
- Transfer tomatoes to platter, cover with meat sauce.
NOTE:
In Shanghai - finished dish is put in soup bowls with added broth and scallions.