Ingredients -2 medium-size eggplants (abut 2 lbs), peeled and cut into 3/4" pieces -1 tbsp oil -5 garlic cloves, minced -2 tsp minced fresh ginger -1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth -2 tbsp. soy sauce -2 tbsp. rice vinegar -1 tsp. dark sesame oil -1 tbsp. sugar -1 tsp. hot chili-garlic sauce -1 or 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Method
-Heat oil. Stir fry eggplant until slightly darkened, from 2 to 3 minutes. -Reduce heat, and add garlic, ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. -Add broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and chili-garlic sauce and bring to boil. -Cook, uncovered and stirring often, until eggplants are tender and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. -Stir in onions and tomatoes, and season with salt to taste. -Cook 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or corriander leaves if you wish
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