Balsamic Eggplant

1 medium eggplant, or 2-3 japanese eggplant
balsamic vinegar
brown sugar to taste
soy sauce
about 20 thai basil leaves
oil for saute
pinch of cayenne
sesame seeds for garnish
water
salt to taste

-Cut eggplant into cubes or small slices. Salt and let sweat for 20 minutes.
-Heat oil in a wok. When hot, add eggplant. Let cook for about 15 -20 min until tender.
-Add a healthy amount of balsamic (several teblespoons), about 1tbsp of soy sauce, up to 1/4 c brown sugar (do it to taste), and cayenne. Let flavors mingle and soak in.
-Taste the eggplant. If the flavors are too strong, add some water to the pan and let steam.
- Add thai basil leaves and sesame seeds and let cook for another 2 minutes or so.