Ingredients
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6
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1 1/2
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1
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1/4
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4
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1
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1
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1/2 - 1
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1/4
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3 - 4
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-
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Directions
Szechuan Style Eggplant (Aubergine), Spicy and good. Eggplant absorbs the flavors of the sauce and gets nice and tender. Great with a little jasmine rice., Made this tonight, I did not use brown sugar, we do not like it sweet. Definitely will make again., The first time I made this I didn’t have the right oils or fresh ginger but it was GOOD! I made it again last night with peanut oil and it was SOOO GOOD! I still didn’t have sesame oil and I had to use a regular eggplant. For me, the key is really hot oil to initially cook the eggplant. Getting a nice browning on the softening eggplant helps it to not get too soggy later. It was heavenly!!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Cook Eggplant in 2-3 Tbsp Oil in a Large Deep Skillet Until Tender (add a Little More Oil or Water If Necessary- It Will Cook Down With the Amount of Oil Stated but With a Nicely Hot Wok, There May Be a Little Smoke Involved, but Don't Worry, Turn on the Hood Exhaust Because It Just Adds to the Flavor). |
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2
Done
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While Eggplant Is Cooking, Mix Soy Sauce, Sugar, and Broth Together in a Small Bowl Till Sugar Dissolves. |
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3
Done
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Remove Eggplant from Skillet When Cooked and Keep Warm. |
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4
Done
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Heat Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Ginger in 1 Tbsp Oil Until Aromatic. |
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5
Done
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Stir in the Water Chestnuts and Half of the Scallions Along With the Eggplant and the Soy Sauce Mixture. |
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6
Done
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Stir and Cook Until the Soy Sauce Is Absorbed Into the Eggplant (this May Take Several Minutes). |
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7
Done
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Add the Vinegar, Sesame Oil, and Remaining Scallions, Stirring to Mix. |
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8
Done
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Serve Hot, Garnished With Sesame Seeds. |
