Eggplant in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2-3 eggplants depending on size, slice to desired medium sized shape
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 5 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • Sesame seeds and scallions for garnish (optional)

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook and stir the eggplant until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Cover and simmer until all the water is absorbed. Meanwhile, mix sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and oyster sauce in a bowl until sugar and cornstarch have dissolved. Stir sauce into the eggplant, making sure to evenly coat the eggplant. Cook until the sauce has thickened. Top with garnish.