Spicy Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 long eggplants, cut in half lengthwise, then in 1-inch slices
oil (for frying)
1 Tbsp. chili oil or 3 large chili peppers, seeded and minced
1 Tbsp. grated garlic
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. minced green onions
1 c. ground pork or chicken
1 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. Chinese vinegar
1 tsp. water

Preparation

Fry eggplant until golden brown.
Drain.
Pour out all but 1 teaspoon of oil.
Stir-fry garlic 10 seconds.
Add ground pork or chicken, soy sauce, chicken broth and hoisin sauce.
Stir-fry until ground pork or chicken is browned.
Add vinegar and eggplant and toss lightly.
Mix cornstarch and water.
Stir into pork and eggplant mixture.
Add green onions and stir-fry for 5 seconds. Makes 6 servings.