Eggplant/Aubergine Stir Fry

How do you like your eggplants?

The local name for eggplant is "Dolom". We cook it as usual with cheese and lots of chillies. Dolom, be is fresh or dried, is also a favourite side kick for cooking Beef Paa.

But today, instead, i cooked "Dolom stir FRY". Here is the recipe;

700 gr. Eggplant
1 onion
1 tomato
2 cloves of garlic
1 or more chilli
3 tbsp Oil
3-4 tbsp light soya sauce
1 tbsp mushroom vegetarian sauce (optional)
3-4 tbsp water
A handful of thai basil leaves (optional)

1. Prepare the vegetables; Wash and cut the eggplant into cubes, slice the tomato, onion and garlic, and half the chilli lengthwise.

2. Heat oil in a wok and sauté garlic and onions for 3 minutes.
3. Add aubergine and chilli. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add Soya and Mushroom sauce and continue stir fry, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, keep tossing for 2 minutes. Add water and cook for 3 minutes. The eggplant should be tender by now. Throw in the basil leaves and sauté briefly.
4. Adjust the seasoning and serve with rice.
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