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RECIPE Prep: 15 minutes Time: 35 minutes Yield: 2-4 servings Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into ½ inch slices 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp chilli flakes (reduce to ½ tsp if you like less heat) Steamed rice, to serve Chilli flakes, for garnish White sesame seeds, for garnish Thinly sliced spring onion, for garnish . Sauce Ingredients: 4 tbsp tamari or soy sauce 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp maple syrup, sugar or sweetener of choice 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp chilli sauce, such as sriracha (reduce to ½ tbsp. if you like less heat) ¼ cup water 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar . Method: 1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add sliced eggplant and sauté on high heat for 15-20 minutes or until it becomes very soft and browned. Remove from pan and set aside. 2. In the same pan, add a splash of oil and fry off your garlic and chilli flakes for 2-3 minutes. 3. Mix your sauce ingredients together (minus the cornstarch water mixture) and add to the pan with the garlic and chilli flakes. After it starts to bubble, reduce heat and add the cornstarch and water mixture. Mix well, turn the heat down low, and allow to thicken for several minutes while stirring. 4. Once it has thickened, add the eggplant to the sauce. Stir on low heat for a few minutes and make sure the eggplant is evenly coated. 5. Serve hot with rice and garnish with chilli flakes, white sesame seeds and thinly sliced spring onion. Enjoy! #letscookvegan

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