Stir-fry Eggplant and Basil

Ingredients

• 3
  
  eggplant (the long, skinny type)
  
• 1 1/2
  
  cups basil leaves
  
• 2
  
  green onions or scallions, minced
  
• 2
  
  cloves of garlic, minced
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons soy sauce
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon sugar
  
• 1
  
  pinch red pepper flakes
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon water
  

Directions

1. Wash and cut eggplants into 1/3 ” thick slices, immerse cut eggplants into salted water for 5 minutes, remove and drain; Mince garlic and green onions; Wash and dry the basil leaves.
2. Heat oil in pan, fry eggplant until it is a bit soft, drain and set aside.
3. Using the same pan, add the minced garlic, spring onions, all the seasonings, a tablespoon of water, and stir in with the eggplant.
4. Add basil leaves, stir and immediately turn off the stove.