Charred Eggplant Salad With Minced Pork and Soft Herbs
This dish pairs eggplant, whole with ground pork, jasmine rice, cooked and fish sauce. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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