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1. I cut them into chunks and simmer them with a mixture of
white miso, sake, sugar and sesame paste (tahini) - or even
peanut butter - and a little soy sauce (not too much, or it will
overpower the mix). This is such a simple preparation I don't
even have a recipe, just add stuff to taste. Simmer the whole
mixture until the eggplant chunks are tender. If the eggplants
are small enough, leave the peels on, otherwise peel them first.
1. This is a complicated one, and a bit on the heavy and rich
side, but it's good when you have the time and feel like
splurging a bit.          Cut eggplant into 1 inch segamant,
then slice a pocket into each, not cutting all the way through.
Mix together some ground pork, chopped dried shrimp, minced
garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, saseame oil, rice wine
vinegar, a bit of sugar and some hot chili oil.          Stuff
eggplant with s