Eggplant Stew So Great, You'll Clean Your Plate!

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb eggplant, sliced half lengthwise and then into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons pure wesson canola oil
• 4 -6 shallots, washed,peeled and sliced
• 1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• salt

Recipe

• 1 heat 2 tbsps.
• 2 of oil in a wide skillet on medium flame.
• 3 add the eggplant slices to the hot oil.
• 4 lightly saute the eggplant until it is light brownish in colour.
• 5 remove from flame and drain on clean kitchen paper towels.
• 6 keep aside.
• 7 add the remaining oil to the skillet.
• 8 toss in the shallots and garlic.
• 9 stir-fry until the raw smell of both is gone.
• 10 takes about 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
• 11 add water, soy sauce, pepper, nutmeg, vinegar and sauce.
• 12 stir well.
• 13 allow this sauce to cook for 2-3 minutes.
• 14 add the fried eggplants.
• 15 cook for 2-3 minutes more.
• 16 gently stir the pan or shake it gently several times to mix the eggplants in the prepared sauce, being careful not to break/mash the same.
• 17 check for seasoning.
• 18 remove from flame.
• 19 serve hot with vegetarian nasi goreng (fried rice){recipe number:44512} or plain steamed rice.
• 20 enjoy!