Instructions: 1. Peel the eggplant and cut into slices about 1/2 inch thick. Score the slicess on one side about 1/8 inch () deep and cut into 1 1/4 inch strips.

2. Heat the oil in a wok to 400 or until a piece of scallion green or ginger moves quickly when tossed into the oil and a haze appears above the oil surface. Add the eggplant and deep-fry until brown. Remove and drain well.

3. Blend the soy sauce,salt,scallions,ginger,the cornstarch-water mixture and 5 additional tsp water into a sauce.

4. Pour all but 2 tsp of the oil from the work. Heat over high heat,until the oil surface ripples. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the eggplant strips and the sauce. Bring to a boil and cook,stirring, until the sauce thickens. Spinkle with the sesame oil, remove,and serve.

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