braised eggplant & green pepper

• u.s.
• metric

ingredients:

• 10 1/2 ounces eggplants
• 3 1/3 ounces green pepper(s)
• 2/5 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons salad oil

step 1:

Cut the stalks off the eggplants and then cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. Slice the eggpant halves diagonally into 1 1/2 in. pieces.

step 2:

Cut the green pepper(s) in half and remove seeds. Cut into about 3 in. pieces.

step 3:

Heat the salad oil in a pot and sear the eggplant on both sides for a couple of minutes on medium-low heat. Add the green pepper and sear for 1 minute.

step 4:

Add the water, sugar and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes on medium-low heat.