Szechuan Fried Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 eggplants (halved lengthwise and cut diagonally into 2 inch pieces)
    2 -3 tablespoons chicken broth
    1 teaspoon sugar
    3 scallions, finely chopped
    1 teaspoon light soy sauce
    2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
    1 tablespoon chili bean sauce
    2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
    peanut oil (for frying)
Preparation
    in a wok heat oil and cook the eggplant pieces for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly brown, remove from wok, drain on paper towels and set aside.
    in clean wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add chili bean sauce, stir rapidly,
    add the gingerroot, and garlic stir until fragrant.
    add the stock, sugar, and soy sauce.
    add the eggplant pieces and let simmer for 2 minutes.
    stir in the scallions and serve.

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