Garlic Eggplant Recipe: A Flavorful Vegan & Vegetarian Chinese Dish

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (680 g) eggplant , cut into 0.5-inch cubes
• 1 large onion , chopped or minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• 0.33 cup water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable broth
• 8 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp mixed chili paste with garlic (or plain chili paste )
• 0.5 tsp minced ginger (I usually add more than this)