Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 8 eggplants long, thin, halved
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup black bean sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 chili long, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 3 green onions cut into 2 inch lengths
  • steamed rice to serve

Method

  • Heat half of the oil in a wok on medium. Cook eggplant in batches, cut-sides down, for 6 minutes, until browned, adding oil as needed. Remove and set aside.
  • Increase heat to high. Stir-fry garlic until just fragrant. Add black bean sauce, sherry, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Add eggplant, cover and cook 3 minutes, until tender.
  • Toss in the chili and green onions. Serve with steamed rice.