Thai Spicy Eggplant Recipe (Pad Eggplant)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    332 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Thai Spicy Eggplant Recipe (Pad Eggplant)

This recipe for Thai spicy eggplant comes together quickly in a wok or skillet.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 Chilies chopped, Thai chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 7 ounces chicken minced
  • 1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon soybean paste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 long eggplants cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil
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Instructions

  1. Slice the eggplants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl filled with water.
  2. Preheat a wok or skillet over medium heat, then add oil. Toss in the chilies and garlic, cooking until fragrant for approx 20 seconds.
  3. Next, add the minced chicken to the wok or skillet and cook until it is fully cooked through.
  4. Add sauces & seasonings (oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, soybean paste, and white sugar) and thoroughly mix.
  5. Add the sliced eggplants into the pan and continue cooking until they reach your desired level of softness. You can cover the wok with a lid to help them soften. Remember to stir-fry occasionally to avoid burning.
  6. Lastly, add Thai basil and toss it into the mix. Remove the pan from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Garnish with chopped chili peppers or Thai chili flakes for extra spice.
  • Serve with white rice or with other Thai food.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 709mg (30%) Potassium 315mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 840IU (17%) Vitamin C 69mg (77%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 709mg 30%
Potassium 315mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 840IU 17%
Vitamin C 69mg 77%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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