Recipe: Panda Express's Spicy Eggplant in Garlic Sauce

Here is the recipe, direct from Panda Express's management company. Add diced tofu to your liking.

Panda Inn's Spicy Eggplant in Garlic Sauce

1 pound eggplant
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/8 cup green bell peppers, julienned
1/8 cup red bell peppers, julienned
1/8 cup bamboo shoots, julienned
1/8 cup wood ear mushrooms, julienned
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ginger, crushed
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing cooking wine
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar

Cornstarch slurry :
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons water

Slice eggplant diagonally, keeping a 1-inch thickness. Set aside.

Heat oil in wok until hot. Add eggplant and deep fry until brown. Add peppers, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. Stir fry until cooked. Remove and drain. Set aside.

Heat wok. Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil. Slowly stir in cornstarch to thicken. Add eggplant and vegetables. Mix gently to coat with thickened sauce. Remove and serve on platter.

Source: Panda Management Company