PAD MA-KEUR (Eggplant Stir-fry) recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
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Pad Ma-keur (eggplant Stir-fry) Recipe

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@lemongrassthairestaurant

Sep 29 2025

30m

Serves 4

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Make Pad Ma-keur (eggplant Stir-fry) in just 30m. Eggplant sautéed in black bean sauce with Thai basil, bell peppers, and onions

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Ingredients

General Ingredients

Vegetables

Preparation

Preparation

1. Prepare the Vegetables

Slice the eggplant into bite-sized strips. Cut the bell peppers into thin strips and slice the onions thinly. Set aside.

2. Rinse Thai Basil

Rinse the Thai basil leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Pick the leaves off the stems and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together black bean sauce with a splash of water to thin it slightly. Optionally, add a pinch of sugar depending on your taste preference.

Cooking

4. Sauté the Eggplant

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant slices and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften and brown. If needed, add a splash of water to help them cook through.

5. Add Onions and Bell Peppers

Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened but still vibrant in color.

6. Add Black Bean Sauce

Pour in the prepared black bean sauce and toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Stir-fry for 2-3 more minutes so the sauce evenly coats the vegetables and everything is heated through.

7. Add Thai Basil

Turn off the heat and immediately toss in the Thai basil leaves. Stir quickly until the basil just wilts from the residual heat.

Serving

8. Serve Hot

Transfer the cooked eggplant stir-fry to a serving plate and serve hot, ideally with steamed jasmine rice or sticky rice.

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