Wash eggplant and cut into thin rounds

Place frying-pan on high heat. Once hot, place eggplant in - without any oil or butter. Cook on one-side until you see some browning. Then flip until you get some browning on the other side (Note: There is lot of water in eggplants – you will hear the pan sizzle from the water coming out)

For the marinade: Take out a mixing bowl and put in soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili flakes, sugar, minced garlic and black pepper. Place-in spring onions as well. (Note: It may not look like alot of marinade - but we do not need too much)

Toss grilled eggplant slices in the marinade. Use two spoons to help you toss and coat.

Eat with a bowl of hot sticky rice - bon appetit!