Garlic Eggplant

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs eggplant, cut into ½ "cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
• 2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp olive oil (or veg broth)
• 8 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chili paste with garlic (or plain chili paste)
• ½ tsp minced ginger (i usually use more than this)

Procedures

1. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, water and sugar * pour in heated wok cook for a few seconds, stirring constantly.
2. Add eggplant and onions.
3. Pour liquid mixture over eggplant and toss.
4. Add more water so that liquid measures ½ way up the mixture.
5. When eggplant is tender, uncover and cook until most of the remaining sauce has evaporated.
6. Serve with rice.