General Tso's Eggplant

By jenltam

Dorm room quick-and-easy General Tso's dish.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 small eggplant, diced in large chunks
• 1 cup of broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup vegetable broth
• 3/4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 scallion, chopped

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring water in steamer to a boil. Toss eggplant and broccoli in salt, and steam until cooked, about 10 minutes each.

2. In the meantime, whisk in garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, red pepper, and cornstarch into the vegetable broth.

3. Microwave mixture on high for 2 minutes. Stir thoroughly, and microwave on high again for 2 minutes.

4. Pour sauce over cooked vegetables and toss to coat. Sprinkle scallions on top and serve with rice.