Yu Shan Eggplant
["1 lb. eggplant, cut into 1/2 x 3/4 x 2-inch slices", "1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped scallions", "1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped garlic", "1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped ginger", "1/2 Tbsp. hot bean paste", "3/4 to 1 1/2 lb. lean pork", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. sugar", "pinch of ground white pepper", "1 1/2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar", "1 Tbsp. soy sauce", "1/2 c. broth", "1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 1/2 Tbsp. water"]
["Steam eggplant slices until tender (50 minutes in a steamer or 8 minutes in microwave). Chop and measure other ingredients and set aside."]
["eggplant", "scallions", "garlic", "ginger", "hot bean paste", "lean pork", "salt", "sugar", "ground white pepper", "rice wine vinegar", "soy sauce", "broth", "cornstarch", "water"]