Sichuan Eggplant Recipe

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This recipe calls for asian eggplants, or Japanese eggplants. They are long and thin compared to a European or globe eggplant, and much more tender and delicate. If you can't find them you can substitute globe eggplant, but the dish is really best wi
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Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. asian (long and skinny) eggplant
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup chicken stock (substitute vegetable stock for vegetarian)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 - 1 1/2 tablespoons chili bean paste*
2 teaspoon crushed sichuan peppercorns** (optional, but inauthentic without)
3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon corn starch
2 teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar or apple cider vinegar
4 scallions, roughly chopped
Cilantro for garnish (optional)
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