Basil Eggplant Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Wash the eggplants and slice them into thin rounds. Chop the onion and garlic finely. If using a whole red chili pepper, slice it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.

2. 2

   Heat the Oil

   In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. 3

   Sauté Onion and Garlic

   Add the chopped onion and garlic to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

4. 4

   Add Eggplant

   Add the sliced eggplant to the pan. Stir well to coat with the oil and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender.

5. 5

   Season the Dish

   Add the soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper (to taste) to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

6. 6

   Add Thai Basil and Chili

   Add the fresh Thai basil and the sliced red chili pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the basil wilts.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove the pan from heat and transfer the Basil Eggplant to a serving dish. Enjoy hot with rice or as a side dish!