Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs. Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. sugar
  • 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 Tbs. vegetable or peanut oil
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp. sambal oelek, or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 lb. Japanese eggplant, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method

  • Whisk together vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat oil in wok over medium heat.
  • Add ginger, sambal oelek, and garlic,
  • and cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add onion, and cook 4 minutes, or until softened.
  • Stir in eggplant, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned and softened.
  • Stir in vinegar mixture.
  • Remove from heat, and serve sprinkled with cilantro.