Thai Basil Aubergine

by Zarina
Thai Basil Aubergine

Having spent 10 days in Koh Samui, Thailand… I wanted to share some Thai deliciousness with you guys. Here’s one of my easiest, most delicious recipes using a handful of ingredients that you probably have in your pantry already.  

Thai basil is available in most big supermarkets, if you can’t get hold of it then regular basil and a few mint leaves works as a good replacement. 

A gorgeous veggie dish alongside some steaming hot Thai rice, or serve with one of my many Thai curries or lemongrass chicken!

Thai Basil Aubergine

Thai Basil Aubergine

Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • Cooking oil
  • 2 Aubergines, cut in half lengthways then cut into 1cm strips
  • 1 Onion, sliced thin
  • 6 Garlic cloves, crushed
  • 12-15 Thai basil leaves, halved
  • GARNISH - Fresh chopped red chillis and a few sprigs of fresh coriander
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SAUCE
  • 3 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soya sauce
  • 2 tbsp Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 180ml Warm water
  • 2 tsp Cornflour

Instructions

1. In a saucepan or wok add a few tablespoons of oil on medium high heat and fry the aubergine until cooked and slightly browned, remove onto kitchen paper to drain
2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients, set aside
3. Using the same saucepan, add a little more oil and sauté the onions and garlic until soft, add the aubergine back in
4. Add the sauce and mix carefully without breaking up the aubergine too much, keep cooking until the sauce thickens slightly
5. Mix in the Thai basil leaves then transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chillis and coriander
6. Enjoy!

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