Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 8 ounces Chinese or Japanese eggplant (1/2-1 eggplant)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch piece of ginger (chopped)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 1-2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (use soy sauce or gluten free tamari for gluten free or vegan version)
  • 3-4 tablespoons water

Instruction

  • Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise. Take each half and cut it into quarters vertically down the middle. Then cut each quarter into thirds. You should end up with 24 long pieces of eggplant.
  • Heat wok over high heat until smoking. Reduce heat to low and add oil. Add eggplant and cook over medium heat until browned and soft. Move eggplant to the side of the wok.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and add garlic, ginger and chili paste. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Mix garlic and ginger with the eggplant and add water, turn the heat to high and add oyster sauce. Wait until the water is bubbling and then start mixing the vegetables. Cook 2-3 minutes or until water is almost gone.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and serve.