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Braised spicy eggplant

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Ingredients:
1 lbsEggplants
2 tspSalt
1 tbspOil
1 tbspFinely chopped garlic
1 tbspFinely chopped ginger root
2 tbspFinely chopped scallions
2 tbspDark soy sauce
1 tspDried chile bean sauce, -OR-
1 -dried red chile
1 tbspBean sauce
1 tbspGranulated sugar
1 1/3 cupWater
2 tspChopped scallions (optional)
Procedures:
1Roll-cut the chinese eggplants or, if using the regular large variety, trim and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
2Sprinkle the cubes with salt and leave in a sieve to drain for 20 minutes, then rinse under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
3Heat a wok or large skillet to a moderate heat.
4Add the oil and let it heat up for a few seconds, then add the eggplant, garlic, ginger and scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute, until they are thoroughly mixed together.
5Now add the rest of the ingredients except for the scallions.
6Turn the heat down and cook, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally.
7Return the heat to high and continue to stir until the liquid has been reduced and has thickened slightly.
8Turn the mixture onto a serving dish and garnish with the chopped scallion tops.
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