Recipe for "eggplant-4"

NAME

     EGGPLANT-4  -  A  simple  Chinese-style  recipe  for   fresh
     eggplant
     My favorite for eggplants out of the garden is  to  stir-fry
     them with garlic and hot peppers in sesame oil, according to
     this simple recipe.

INGREDIENTS (serves 4)

     30 ml     sesame oil, or a mixture of sesame oil  and  clear
               vegetable oil, to taste
     6         Szechuan peppers
     1         large eggplant, cubed
     2         cloves garlic, crushed or minced

PROCEDURE

          (1)  In a wok heat the oil, then toss in  the  Szechuan
               peppers.   After about 30 seconds (long enough for
               the scent  to  be  released)  toss  in  the  cubed
               eggpant and the garlic.
          (2)  Stir-fry  over  moderatly  high  heat  until   the
               eggplant is tender (about 10 minutes.)  Remove the
               peppers before serving.

NOTES

     I've heard it said that the Armenians judge the value  of  a
     woman by how many ways she can cook eggplant.

RATING

     Difficulty: easy.  Time: 15 minutes.  Precision: no need  to
     measure.

CONTRIBUTOR

     Richard Newman-Wolfe
     University of Rochester, Rochester NY
     Nemo@Rochester.ARPA