Smoky Aubergines with Garlic

Name: Smoky Aubergines with Garlic (Huo Shao Qie Zi 火燒茄子)
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chilli oil with its sediment; 2 tsp light soy sauce; 2 tsp Chinkiang vinegar; 1–2 tsp finely chopped garlic, to taste; 2 tbsp finely sliced spring onion greens; ½ tsp sesame seeds; 2 aubergines (about 600 g)