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    Hot & Sour Garlic Braised Eggplant


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    List of Ingredients




    1/2 - 1 eggplant, unpeeled
    1 large baking potato, unpeeled
    1/2 c. vegetable oil
    1/4 c. sliced garlic
    1 1/4 c. thinly sliced onions
    2-4 jalapenos, shredded
    1/4 tsp. turmeric
    1/2 tsp. cayenne
    1 1/4 c. thinly sliced tomatoes
    3/4 tsp. salt
    2 - 3 c. steamed basmati rice

    Recipe



    1. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Cut each half across into 3/8" slices. Cut potatoes the same way.
    2. Place eggplant and potato slices in a large bowl and cover with water. Set aside.
    3. Measure out spices and set them next to the stove in separate piles.
    4. Heat oil over high heat in a large wok.
    5. Cook garlic in oil for about 2 minutes, or until it begins to brown lightly.
    6. Add onions and cook 5 minutes.
    7. Add jalapenos and cook 2 minutes.
    8. Add turmeric and cayenne and let sizzle for 30 seconds.
    9. Stir in eggplant, adjust heat as necessary, and cook for 8 minutes or until eggplant softens slightly and begins to fry.
    10. Add potatoes and cook 3 more minutes.
    11. Add tomatoes and salt and reduce heat to medium-high, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.
    12. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, undisturbed for 1 hour. Serve with rice.

 

 

 


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