Szechuan Ratatouille

Submitted by Brenda.

""Classic Mediterranean meets the Spicy Orient" in this flavorful fusion."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
• 2 cups zucchini, sliced
• 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups eggplants, cubed
• 3⁄4 cup vegetable stock or 3/4 cup 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 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce
• 1 lb chinese noodles, cooked
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, minced (optional)

directions

1. Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add onion, garlic and ginger and sauté over medium heat 5 minutes.
3. Add zucchini, mushrooms and eggplant and sauté 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables soften.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and continue cooking, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Serve over Chinese noodles.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.