Thai Basil Eggplant

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Japanese eggplants (or 1 big purple, peeled and cut into pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 bunch basil, preferably Thai basil, washed and stems removed
  • 2 Thai chiles, minced (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel eggplant if desired (I don't). Cut into irregular shapes but same sizes. That makes them easier to turn and keeps them from sticking to the pan.
  2. 2
    Heat wok over med-high heat. Add oil, peppers and garlic. Cook until garlic becomes lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add eggplant and stir. Add 1/2 cup water cover and simmer 5 minutes, until eggplant has soaked up most of the water and becomes translucent. You may need to add more water as it cooks.
  4. 4
    Add fish sauce and sugar. Stir gently. Turn off the heat and add the basil stir gently.
  5. 5
    Serve immediately.
  6. 6
    Really good with jasmine rice :O.

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