Balado terong tomat (Balado eggplant tomato) Recipe

Name: Balado terong tomat (Balado eggplant tomato)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams purple eggplant, washed and cut into large dice; 2 medium-size tomatoes, peeled and chopped roughly; 1 stalk lemongrass, take the white part and slightly bruise; 1 cm galangal, wash and slightly bruise; 1 cm ginger, wash and slightly bruise; 1 bay leaf; 5 shallots, peeled and washed; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and washed; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Put in shallots, garlic, salt and ground pepper in a blender.
2
Crush them very well.
3
Heat oil in pan and fry the eggplant until softened then remove and set aside
4
Give a little cooking oil on a pan, fry the spice that has been crushed.
5
Stir-fry until fragrant then add the ginger, bay leaf, galangal and lemongrass.
6
Add tomatoes in, fry tomatoes until the juice is shrinking.
7
Finally add the eggplant in and stir-fry, mix well.
8
Let it cook until the eggplant shrinking.
9
Balado terong tomat ready to serve.
10
Enjoy

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 grams purple eggplant, washed and cut into large dice, 2 medium-size tomatoes, peeled and chopped roughly, 1 stalk lemongrass, take the white part and slightly bruise, 1 cm galangal, wash and slightly bruise, and more.

Yes, Balado terong tomat (Balado eggplant tomato) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Balado terong tomat (Balado eggplant tomato)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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