Aubergine and Anchovies in Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Ingredients:
2 aubergine (about 750g)
100g dried anchovies (ikan bilis)
1 tbsp plum sauce
2 tbsp tom yam paste
3 tbsp soy bean paste
1 tbsp pepper powder
2 tsp brown sugar
Light soy sauce and salt to taste
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 slice ginger
1/2 bowl water

Method:
1. Place anchovy in microwave, set it to high and toast for about two minutes; take out, turn sides of the anchovies and toast again for another two minutes.
2. Coarsely chop the aubergine, sprinkle with some salt, steam for no more than 10 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a wok, add in finely chopped ginger and garlic when oil is hot enough, stir fry for 2 minutes, add in plum sauce, tom yam paste and soy bean paste; stir-fry for another 2 minutes before adding water, bring to boil.
4. Stir in the aubergine, add sugar and pepper, cover with lid, bring to boil, done.
5. Sprinkle over with toasted anchovies, serve hot.