SAUTEED EGGPLANT IN SPICY GARLIC SAUCE  

INGREDIENTS

·         1 cup eggplant diced

·         TT salt

·         TT sesame oil

·         TT vegetable oil

·         TT black pepper

·         1 clove minced garlic

·         TT red pepper flakes

·         TT dry sherry

·         TT soy sauce

·         TT Balsamic Vinegar

·         TT ginger

·         1teaspoon granulated sugar

·         TT fresh chopped parsley

·         2 tablespoons thin-sliced scallions

PROCEDURE:

1.     Peel eggplant, and dice

2.   Put in microwave for 4 mins and let them aside and cool

3.   In a heavy-bottomed 12-inch skillet, heat sesame oil and peanut oil until mixture shimmers. Add eggplant strips; sauté until they begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is fully tender and lightly browned, 5-10 minutes.

4.   While eggplant cooks, in a cup stir sherry, dark soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar together until sugar dissolves.

5.    When eggplant is fully tender and lightly browned, stir in black pepper, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes; cook to blend flavors, 1 minute. Add sherry mixture and simmer until liquid is absorbed into eggplant, about 1 minute.

6.    

Remove pan from heat, stir in cilantro and scallions, and serve.

Place on top of  Pasta!!!