Nipponese Eggplant
["2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "3 medium onions, thinly sliced", "1 small eggplant", "1/4 c. soy sauce (approximately)", "1/4 c. water (approximately)", "2 to 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar"]
["Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, fry onions in butter.", "Add eggplant, soy sauce, water and brown sugar to onions.", "Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.", "Serves 3 to 4."]
["butter", "onions", "eggplant", "soy sauce", "water", "light brown sugar"]