Stir-fried Eggplants with Egg and Tomatoes
I learnt this recipe from a Filipino friend, but I’m not sure whether this is a Filipino recipe. Even though my photo do not look that flattering; but it does tastes better than it looks. Do try this if you like eggplants … the egg and tomatoes complement the eggplants really well. This is such a quick and tasty stir fry for eggplant lovers.
Ingredients
(Serves 2)
- 1 small eggplant, cut to about 1 cm thickness
- 1 egg, beaten and mixed with 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp light soy sauce, to tasteDirections
1. Add the eggplant slices to a pot of boiling water and parboil for about 3 minutes, until the eggplant slices are slightly softened. Rinse the eggplant with cold water (to stop cooking). Drain and set aside.
2. In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil & stir fry the garlic, basil and shallot, till the latter is transparent.
3. Add the parboiled eggplant, egg, light soy sauce and tomatoes and stir to cook evenly.
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I’m submitting this recipe to this month’s Weekend Wokking (featuring the secret ingredient, eggplants), created by Wandering Chopsticks and hosted by Palachinka this month.
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The dish sounds fantastic! And I really like the photo, why didn’t you like it?
Thanks for sending this for WW!
Weather’s really getting unpredictable lately, but I think the eggplant still looks delicious. :-)
I bet it tastes better than it looks. I love eggplant but my hubby won’t touch it. *sigh*
Sometimes photography can be so difficult! But I always say that it’s about how the food tastes, and I’m sure this tastes better than it looks.
The eggplant looks “pure” in this pic, and it looks good.
Some things are easier to photograph than others, and it doesn’t help that the weather is so rotten. I’m glad you posted this in addition to your previous recipe because all three of us love eggplant.
p/s
I may not get to Bangkok because of what’s happening there now. Boo hoo.
This dish looks yummy! I’m already imagining it would fragrant and delicate… :-)
I love eggplant and what a creative way to use them up! Thanks for the idea.
everything is magical in your kitchen..how can a simple eggplant look this good!! yay!! i want mine with lots of rice please :-)
Marija:: I think it looked a bit soggy & mashed up, hee … thanks for your kind words and for hosting WW :)
didally:: Thanks girl :XO:
LCOM:: My hub won’t touch it too… sigh … keke… :P
Lydia:: Yes… fortunately this tastes better than it looks, and not the other way round :evil:
js:: Thankies! :-)
Dee:: oh no!! I’m praying for you that the situation in Bangkok improves soon and you get to go!
Ning:: hee thank you! :-)
noble pig:: Thanks! 8)
dhanggit:: Hee you are too kind… I think it’s your kitchen that’s magical :wink: :up:
I’m not a fan of eggplant but yours is actually tempting me. You succeeded!
Your anti-spam is freaky. Today I got pear. And last night I was totally craving it!
I oversteamed my eggplant dish too. Why does eggplant lose that beautiful purple color when it’s cooked? :(
I think eggplant can be overcooked easily. I usually grill it or stiryfry it with sambal-this is another version to try!
tigerfish:: Yay!! haha :| :P
WC:: Ok now this anti-spam is freaking ME out too :? 8O You should visit here more often for your daily fortune, haha :wink:
daphne:: Ah and I think I will try your version with sambal too!~ :wink:
That looks good! I have been looking forward to eggplant season. I am going to have to look for them at the farmers market this weekend.