Asian Eggplant Stuffed with Spicy Minced Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 Tbs. canola oil
• 2 green onions, white and light green portions chopped and green tops sliced
• 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 Tbs. soy sauce, plus more as needed
• 1 Tbs. hoisin sauce
• 2 Tbs. pine nuts, toasted
• 2 Asian eggplant, each about 10 inches long
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
• 2 Tbs. water
• 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
• Red pepper flakes for garnish