Stir-Fried Tamarind Eggplant

Name: Stir-Fried Tamarind Eggplant
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 907 grams eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 Tbsps fish sauce; 2 mediums garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced; 2 Tbsps Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; 2 Tbsps soy sauce; 1 Tbsp tamarind paste; 118 milliliters fresh Thai basil leaves; 1 Thai chile, stemmed and thinly sliced; 3 Tbsps vegetable oil

Stir-Fried Tamarind Eggplant might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 132 calories, 3g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up vegetable oil, tamarind paste, thai chile, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or large frying pan (do not use nonstick) over high heat until a bead of water dances when dropped in the pan, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil around the perimeter of the pan and add half of the eggplant. Using a metal spatula, stir-fry until crisp-tender and charred in spots, about 2 minutes.

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Eggplant

Cooking Oil

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Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with another tablespoon of the oil and the remaining eggplant.

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Drizzle the last tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the pan and add the bell pepper, garlic, and chile. Stir-fry until the peppers are crisp-tender, about 1 minute.

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Add the reserved eggplant and any accumulated juices and stir to combine.

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Whisk the reserved sauce to recombine and add it to the pan. Stir-fry until the sauce has thickened, is glossy, and coats the vegetables, about 1 minute.

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Vegetable