Jul 17 2026
Restaurants9 Thai CuisineEggplant Basil Recipe

Eggplant Basil Recipe

Inspired by 9 Thai Cuisine
Time30m
Serves4

Sauteed eggplant, onion, bamboo, bell peppers in spicy basil sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

    Dice the eggplant, onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and set aside. Rinse the bamboo shoots and drain.

  2. 2

    Sauté the vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add eggplant and bell pepper

    Add the diced eggplant and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and bamboo shoots

    Stir in the minced garlic and bamboo shoots. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add sauce and basil

    In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and chili paste. Pour the mixture over the sautéed vegetables, add the fresh basil, and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Season to taste

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve hot.

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