4 mock eggplant Recipes

noodles , i used dry udon, but spaghetti would work just fine, very long chinese eggplant, sliced (or 2-3 of the shorter japanese eggplants), zucchini, sliced, vegetarian duck, fresh ginger, grated, garlic clove, grated, scallions, sliced, red chili pepper flakes, vegetable oil, preserved black bean, soy sauce, oyster sauce (for vegetarians , use the mushroom oyster-style sauce, or omit), vinegar (i used red wine ), sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, water, enough to make 3/4 cup sauce

eggplants, peeled & cut into small pieces (about 1/2 inch cubes , should be about 4 cups), saltine , broken into coarse crumbs, salt, pepper, butter, half-and-half cream

potatoes, peeled, onions, finely chopped, vegetable oil (for frying ), eggplant, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh parsley, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, paprika, matzo meal , as required