SPICY EGGPLANT (TERONG BALADO)

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This is a dish easily available in Indonesia. Different states have different ways of cooking the chile topping - some use tomatoes, some use tamarind. There are no hard and fast rules in making this simple yet tasty vegetable dish.

Provided by MAKHRUJI

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 fresh red chile peppers
1 small onion
½ tomato
2 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 long eggplants, sliced into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place chile peppers, onion, tomato, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse briefly until coarsely chopped.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over low heat until shimmering. Arrange half the eggplant in a single layer and pan-fry until slightly browned and soft, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with 2 tablespoons oil and remaining eggplant.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add chile mixture; cook and stir until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in sugar and salt. Spoon chile mixture over eggplant.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 593.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

Vanessa Princewill
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very healthy.


Mayur
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant, tomatoes, and chili peppers all work together perfectly.


mukasa nasifah
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a very affordable meal.


I'yannah Carranza
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Geraldine Alcaraz
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


sadin hosin
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Malik Israr
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very healthy.


Lani King
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant, tomatoes, and chili peppers all work together perfectly.


syed talha “shah” shah
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a very affordable meal.


Misbah Butt
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Muyingo Sulaiman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Aman soni (Aman soni)
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Noko Matlou
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Me. Sayam
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Charlie French
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I wasn't sure how I would like spicy eggplant, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.


Mimmy Kamwendo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


shahid hasan
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This spicy eggplant dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.