* Exported from MasterCook *

                   Ken Hom's Braised Spicy Eggplant

Recipe By     : Ken Hom
Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans 1 Point Per Serving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1              pound  eggplants
  2          teaspoons  salt
  1         tablespoon  oil
  1         tablespoon  garlic -- minced
  1         tablespoon  ginger -- minced
  2        tablespoons  scallions -- finely chopped
  2        tablespoons  soy sauce -- dark
  1           teaspoon  chili sauce -- or 1 diced red chile
  1         tablespoon  black bean sauce
  1         tablespoon  sugar
  1 1/3           cups  water
  2          teaspoons  scallions -- optional, chopped

This is a garlicky, spicy eggplant dish. Roll-cut the chinese eggplants or, if using 
the regular large variety, trim and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle the cubes 
with salt and leave in a sieve to drain for 20 minutes, then rinse under cold 
running water and pat them dry with paper towels. 
Heat a wok or large skillet to a moderate heat. Add the oil and let it heat 
up for a few seconds, then add the eggplant, garlic, ginger and scallions and 
stir-fry for 1 minute, until they are thoroughly mixed together. Now add the rest of 
the ingredients except for the scallions. 
Turn the heat down and cook, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the 
eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally. Return the heat to high and continue 
to stir until the liquid has been reduced and has thickened slightly. Turn the 
mixture onto a serving dish and garnish with the chopped scallion tops.

Description:
  "1 Point Per Serving"
Source:
  "Jenn"

                                    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

Per serving: 85 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 
12g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1634mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : JENN'S LOWER FAT NOTE: If you eliminate the oil this is a ZERO POINT MEAL.