Eggplant Steak - Lamole di Lamole

Ingredients

• 2 eggplants (10.6 oz.)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup of red wine
• 1/2 cup of vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon of tamari soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked salt
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper