Braised Eggplant Recipe

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   Here is a delicious asian style braised eggplant recipe.

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   contains soy sauce and may not be suitable for people on low sodium diets.

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   The eggplant is good warm or possibly cool.

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   The flavor base is similar to chinese 'red cooking' but omits the sesame oil usually used.

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   Slice the eggplant into bite sized bits.

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   Saute/fry ginger and garlic in a little liquid (1 tbsp) in a nonstick pan.

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   Keep pan fairly dry.

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   Brown eggplant gently (5 - 10 min).

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   Add in seasoning mix and water as needed.

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    Simmer till eggplant is cooked through.

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    This is good served on rice or possibly toast, or possibly wrapped in tortillas or possibly rice paper wrappers.

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    I use small amounts to add in flavor to bland foods like LF Tofu.

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    This keeps well in the fridge for several days.

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    Left-over eggplant is really tasty mixed into veggie burgers.

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    Its even good in salads.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.