Chinese Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce

3 servings - Prep time: 10 min - Cook time: 20 min

Ingredients:
1 eggplant, diced

2 tsp vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp crushed red peppers (or fresh red pepper)
1/4 inch fresh ginger, finely minced
1 green onion, chopped (optional)
2 tsp soy sauce
2 Tsp black vinegar (substitute: 3/4 tsp balsamic vinegar, 3/4 tsp white wine vinegar, 4 tsp water)
1/2 tsp sugar
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• In a saucepan, over high heat combine 1 tsp oil and eggplant. lower heat and cook eggplant until soft, adding a little water if needed. 
• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar(s) and sugar
• Set eggplant aside. Saute garlic, ginger, crushed pepper and green onion in a tsp oil until fragrant.
• Add in cooked eggplant and stir fry for a minute.
• Mix in soy sauce mixture.
• Serve immediately.

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Adapted from steamykitchen.com