Laotian Eggplant with Tomatoes

Recipe by Cook's Hideout

Laotian Eggplant with tomatoes and mint is a spicy, sweet and tangy dish that takes less than 30 minutes to make. erve it with some sticky rice for an authentic Laotian meal.

Ingredients

• 2 eggplant (Medium Japanese , diced)
• 1 red onion (Medium , thinly sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (Medium , chopped)
• 2 tbsps dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsps soy sauce
• 1 ~ 2 tsps Chile garlic sauce (-)
• 2 tsps lime juice
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• ¼ cup mint (Fresh , chopped)
• to taste Salt Pepper (&)

Method

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Add onions and eggplant and stir fry for 8~10 minutes or until onions are lightly browned around the edges and eggplant is tender.
2. Add tomatoes, brown sugar, chile sauce, soy sauce and lime juice. Cook for 3~4 minutes.
3. Next add the bean sprouts, salt and pepper, cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Garnish with mint and serve with sticky rice or noodles.

View the recipe instructions at Cook's Hideout