Sesame Hoisin Eggplant Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons chilled water
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon organic brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil, (divided, plus more as needed (up to 5 tablespoons total))
• 1 pound eggplant (Note 1), (diced into roughly 1-inch pieces)
• 2 scallions, (white and green parts separated and chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 medium red bell pepper, (cut into roughly 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Cooked rice, (for serving)

Nutrition (per serving)