Name: Suanrong Hongshao Qiezi: Braised Eggplant with Soy, Garlic, and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Water; 0.25 cup Shaoxing Wine; 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 4 teaspoons Sugar; 2 teaspoons Doubanjiang (broad bean chile paste); 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1 pound Chinese or Japanese Eggplant; 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, grated; 0.5 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil; 2 Scallions, sliced thin; 1 block Silken tofu