EGGPLANT SZECHUAN

Ingredients:

4 pcs medium sized eggplants (cut in wedges of 12)

sesame oil

3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)

1 small onion (finely chopped)

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp sugar

1/4 k ground pork

1/2 c pork or vegetable stock

salt & pepper

flour dissolved in water

chili garlic paste

Method:

Fry eggplants in sesame oil. Remove from oil when golden brown. Set aside but keep warm. Saute garlic and onion. Add pork and continue stirring until pink color is gone. Add soy sauce, sugar and stock. Simmer for 5 mins. Add salt and pepper to taste. Flour dissolved in water is optional -- do this to thicken sauce. Add fried eggplants and chili garlic sauce. Stir for another 2 mins and serve.