"Chinese eggplant soaks up flavor like a sponge...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds medium Chinese eggplants (about 3)
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2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
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4 small fresh red chiles, such as Thai chiles
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3 cloves garlic
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1 medium scallion
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
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1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt