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.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place chile peppers, onion, tomato, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse briefly until coarsely chopped.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook's Note:

Pound the chile mixture using a mortar and pestle instead of a food processor if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
18g Fat
27g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 594mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 91mg 101%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 887mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.