Thai Spicy Eggplant with Sweet Basil Recipe

Name: Thai Spicy Eggplant with Sweet Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice; 2 Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil; 1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, or to taste; 3 baby eggplants, cubed into bite-sized chunks; 1 medium-sized onion, diced; 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 Tbs. white vinegar; 3 Tbs. dark soy sauce, such as tamari; 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar; 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn

Servings: persons

1 cup jasmine rice
2 Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, or to taste
3 baby eggplants, cubed into bite-sized chunks
1 medium-sized onion, diced
1 medium-sized red bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbs. white vinegar
3 Tbs. dark soy sauce, such as tamari
2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn

1
Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet or wok-shaped pan over high heat.
3
Add oil and crushed red pepper, and let sizzle for 10 to 15 seconds.
4
Add eggplant, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic, and stir-fry for 3 minutes more.
6
Add vinegar and soy sauce.
7
Sprinkle with sugar, and toss for 1 or 2 minutes longer.
8
Remove pan from heat, add basil leaves and toss to combine with eggplant.
9
Serve over hot cooked rice.

1002

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup jasmine rice, 2 Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil, 1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, or to taste, 3 baby eggplants, cubed into bite-sized chunks, and more.

Yes, Thai Spicy Eggplant with Sweet Basil 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.

Thai Spicy Eggplant with Sweet Basil

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