January 3 - Day 168

Eggplant and Soba

In a small bowl combine 2 TBSP soy sauce, 1 TBSP sesame oil and 1 TSP brown sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Heat skillet over high heat and add 3 TSP oil, swirled to coat skillet. Add eggplant, quartered and cut 1/4 inch thick, and stir until golden on both sides, approx 4 mins. Push eggplant to side of skillet and add 1 TSP oil and add 5 scallion whites and 3 minced garlic cloves and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add cooked soba noodles and soy mixture and toss to combine. Top with scallion greens.

Adapted from Everyday Food