Blanching the eggplant in oil will keep the skin of the eggplant a bright purple colour. If you want to omit this step stir fry the eggplant in a small amount of oil first for 2 to 3 minutes and then continue with the stir fry. Serve this as a vegetable side or add some protein such as chicken or pork to make it a main meal. Serve with steamed rice.
ingredients
directions
Heat oil to 350 degrees F. in a wok, large pot or large skillet. Blanch eggplant in oil for 2 minutes. This will help with keeping a bright purple colour. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Discard oil.
Heat grapeseed oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet until almost smoking. Add carrots and sugar snap peas and stir fry them over high heat, about 1 minute. Add the kaffir leaves, garlic ginger, chile and stir fry another minute. Add the eggplant and continue to cook for another minute. Add soy sauce and hoisin and mix to coat. Transfer to plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with lime wedges. Serve with steamed rice.