Eggplant in Garlic Sauce

Along with the Thai Basil Chicken, this dish is such a hit in my house, it has also become almost a weekly thing. The flavors in this dish will make you want to keep eating. If you hated eggplant before, get ready to change your mind!!!

Eggplant prep:

- Cut 1 eggplant into small pieces

- Coat in 1-2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tbsp of all purpose flour

- Add oil to pan and cook eggplant till softened and browned (5-8 min)

Sauté:

- Red onion

- Green chili

- Fresh garlic

- Fresh ginger

Sauce:

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp rice vinegar

- 1-2 tbsp water

- 1 tbsp all purpose flour

- 2 tsp sugar

Steps:

1. Sauté eggplant (5-8 min and put to the side)

2. Sauté onion and chilis in garlic, ginger and oil for 1-2 minutes

3. Re-add the cooked eggplant to the sauté and mix

4. Add sauce and lower the heat

5. Add a little water the keep with saucy consistency and cover pan with lid, allowing sauce to thicken and cook for a few minutes

6. Serve over brown rice