Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThanh Long RestaurantThanh Long Spicy Eggplant Recipe

Thanh Long Spicy Eggplant Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

sautéed with prawns, fresh basil mushrooms & red chilies in a tamarind & chili-soya

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and cube the eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Clean and slice the mushrooms. Peel and devein the prawns. Mince the garlic and ginger. Chop the red chilies into thin rings.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Prawns

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the prawns and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the cubed eggplant and mushrooms. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together tamarind paste, soy sauce, and sugar until well combined.

  4. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the eggplant and mushrooms are cooked, add the cooked prawns back into the skillet. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything. Add the chopped red chilies and fresh basil leaves, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

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