Chinese Braised Eggplant

Ingredients

1. 2 Chinese eggplants
2. Garlic, minced
3. Light soy sauce
4. Dark soy sauce, optional
5. Sugar, salt, cornstarch, and oil, as needed

Instructions

1. Cut eggplant into bite-size pieces.
2. Pan-fry or shallow-fry until softened and lightly browned.
3. Stir-fry garlic until fragrant.
4. Add soy sauce, a little sugar, and water to make a savory sauce.
5. Return the eggplant to the pan and simmer until glossy.
6. Thicken lightly with cornstarch slurry and serve.

Cooking Tips

1. Salt the eggplant briefly if you want it to absorb less oil.
2. Serve immediately while the sauce is glossy.
3. Adjust seasonings to taste and use similar local ingredients when needed.