Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• • 1 tbsp salt
  • 4 cups + 2 tbsp (1.030 litres) cold water
  • 3 Chinese eggplants, cut into sticks
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for serving