Spicy Thai-Style Eggplant Recipe

Thai food is a balance of spiciness, tanginess, and the aroma of kaffir lime leaves. The signature tastes of a homemade Thai sauce. Fried eggplant soaks in the sauce, absorbing all those flavors.

Thai flavors are bold and well-known, but they are not limited to non-vegetarian dishes. Many Thai vegetable dishes use the same fragrant sauces, including Spicy Thai-Style Eggplant. Non-vegetarian recipes often include roasted shrimp paste, dried shrimps, minced pork, or minced chicken (COCONUT MILK FISH TOM YUM).

A meatless Thai dish can be just as delicious without losing the classic Thai tastes. The ingredients are simple, common across Southeast Asia, and budget-friendly (THAI GREEEN EGG CURRY). 

 

Paired with piping hot steamed rice, Spicy Eggplant makes a fulfilling Thai meal. 

Ingredients for Spicy Eggplant

1 medium Chinese eggplant, cut into pieces and score in between the pieces 

1 tsp rice flour

1 tsp corn flour

Toss these ingredients together

 

Ingredients for Thai Sauce

1 tbsp dried chili paste

1 medium onion - chopped

1/4 cup tamarind juice 

Palm Sugar - per taste

4 kaffir lime leaves - sliced 

Oil as needed

Salt to taste

How to Make Spicy Eggplant 

Heat oil and fry eggplant until golden brown. 
Remove and set aside.

Leave about 2 tbsp of oil in the pan. 

Sauté onion and add chili paste. 

Fry until aromatic.

Pour in tamarind juice

Season with palm sugar and salt. 

Simmer

Add fried eggplant and kaffir lime leaves. 

Stir all in and dish out.