Garlic Eggplant

Ingredients

 * 1½ lbs eggplant, cut into ½ "cubes
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
 * 2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
 * ⅓ cup water
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 3 tbsp olive oil (or veg broth)
 * 8 cloves minced garlic
 * 1 tbsp chili paste with garlic (or plain chili paste)
 * ½ tsp minced ginger (i usually use more than this)

Directions

 * 1) In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, water and sugar * pour in heated wok cook for a few seconds, stirring constantly.
 * 2) Add eggplant and onions.
 * 3) Pour liquid mixture over eggplant and toss.
 * 4) Add more water so that liquid measures ½ way up the mixture.
 * 5) When eggplant is tender, uncover and cook until most of the remaining sauce has evaporated.
 * 6) Serve with rice.