Szechwan Ratatouille Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups zucchini , sliced
• 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups eggplant, cubed
• 3/4 cup vegetable stock or water
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin (Chinese cooking wine)
• 2 tablespoons bean sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup Chinese chili sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 pound Chinese noodles, cooked

Preparation Instructions

Heat oil and sesame oil in a large saucepan. Add onion, garlic and sauté over medium heat 5 minutes.

Add zucchini, mushrooms and eggplant and sauté 8 to 10 minutes until to soften.

Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Serve over Chinese noodles.

Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.