Braised Eggplant And Broccolini With Fried Ginger

• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger plus 1/3 cup finely slivered fresh ginger matchsticks
• 1 pound eggplant (Chinese, Japanese, regular globe, or Indian), stemmed
• 1/4 pound slender broccolini, cut in half crosswise
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

1. In a bowl, blend brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, chile flakes, broth, and minced ginger; set sauce aside.
2. Cut slender Asian eggplant into 1- by 2-in. slices or regular globe into 1 1/2-in. chunks; or cut small, egg-shaped Indian eggplant in half lengthwise. Set aside.
3. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a 12-in. wok or frying pan over high heat. Add broccolini; cook, covered, until stems are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water; when cool, drain and set aside.
4. Drain and dry wok, add canola oil, and heat over high heat. Add slivered ginger; cook, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Transfer ginger to paper towels. Pour oil into a bowl; return 1 tbsp. oil to wok.
5. Add half of eggplant to wok over high heat. Cook, turning often, until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining oil to wok with remaining eggplant and the shallots. Cook as before.
6. Return eggplant to wok with sauce. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is soft when pressed, 8 to 15 minutes.
7. Lay broccolini on eggplant, cover, and heat 2 minutes. If needed, cook, uncovered, over high heat until most of liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in cilantro and mint and top with fried ginger.

brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, red chile flakes, chicken broth, fresh ginger, regular globe, broccolini, canola oil, shallots, cilantro, mint leaves

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/braised-eggplant-broccolini-fried-ginger (may not work)