Aubergine Szechuan Style Recipe

• 6 x Chinese aubergines (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1/4 c. Chicken stock
• 5 Tbsp. Peanut or possibly corn oil, or possibly more if needed
• 2 tsp Ginger, fresh, peeled & grated
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped
• 1/4 tsp Dry red chile flakes
• 1/4 c. Water chestnut, peeled & minced (preferably fresh)
• 3 x Scallion, trimmed & minced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

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