Preparation:

Leaving stems on, cut eggplants in half lengthwise. Mix together the sherry, soy sauce & molasses.

Oil a baking pan. Pour sherry mixture into pan, place eggplant slices face down, cover tightly & bake at 350° F for 45 minutes.

Brown cubed tempeh, 1/2c of onions, 1 tsp fennel & cayenne in oil for 20 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning. In a separate pot, sauté remaining onion, coriander, remaining fennel till onions are transluscent.

Add peppers & mushrooms & sauté 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, lift tempeh & onions from oil & stir into sautéd vegetables. Stir in tomato paste & 2 Tbsp braising liquid from eggplant pan. Salt filling.

Turn eggplant halves over, carefully mash pulp & push to sides leaving a hollow centre. Fill each hollow with 1/4 of filling. Cover pan tightly & bake at 350° F for 20 minutes til piping hot.

Serve on bed of rice, pour over some juiice from baking pan & sprinkle with scallions & sesame seeds.

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Source: Moosewood
Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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