Sautéed Baby Thai Eggplants

by Anna on September 20, 2010

in Vegetarian,World Food

Hi guys, lots of activities going on right now. So much to see, so little time. So far I got some lovely friends that voted for me. And I voted for them of course. They so deserve it. Not only because they are my friends but because I truly think they are awesome. Today I woke up with a dreadful mood, (hormones perhaps). But as the day progressed I couldn’t keep the bad mood because my Twitter bird was singing and lovely words were thrown my way. So I had no other option but to be happy and grateful. Thanks so much guys, I really appreciate the love.  About these eggplants, I found them yesterday at the Hollywood Farmer’s Market and I couldn’t resist them, c’mon? How could I?  They look stunning. That market always surprises me with some different veggies. And guess what? I’m always thinking of the different possibilities of some bumping (by chance of course) into…who knows? Maybe one day Brad Pitt will decide to go there and buy some fresh veggies and fruits for his lovelies. That would be awesome, right? I don’t know if I would keep my cool. I would probably throw myself to his feet and scream BRAD I LOVE YOUR WORK (sweet Face). On a second thought he better never set foot there. I want to be able to keep my dignity. LOL

Sautéed Baby Thai Eggplants

Ingredients:

  • 12 small round Thai eggplants
  • 1 teaspoon of fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 garlic chopped
  • 1 small red Thai chili chopped
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 2 lemongrass stalks (white part only finely chopped)
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • Thai basil leaves (hand full)

Directions:

Cut eggplants in half. In a hot pan sauté the garlic, onion, lemongrass, red chili, ginger, and ground coriander in the vegetable oil till fragrant. Toss the eggplants and the fish sauce and sauté till the eggplant is soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and the coconut milk, and finish with the Thai Basil leaves. Serve with white rice. Enjoy.

{ 23 comments… read them below or add one }

Cherine December 23, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Those Thai eggplants are so cute! The dish looks scrumptious!

Karen September 24, 2010 at 9:30 PM

I’ve never seen baby eggplants before, but this is a beautiful dish! I love the flavors in this!

Jen Cheung September 24, 2010 at 2:10 PM

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Kristin @ delishliving September 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM

these are beautiful and look sooooo tasty. i would totally be on the look out if i were you too 🙂

Sophie September 23, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Waw!! What an amazing Thai inspired baby eggplants recipe!!

ypur pictures are so vibrant in real colours!! It looks so tasty too!

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,…!!!!!!

blackbookkitchendiaries September 23, 2010 at 9:35 AM

I love this recipe… looks so gorgeous:) dont you just love thai chilies?

Lori September 23, 2010 at 7:39 AM

I absolutely love that first photo with the coconut in the background. The Thai eggplant are so pretty too. You have a talent for making the food look beautiful before AND after it is cooked. Wonderful dish. I may try it and substitute the Japanese eggplant from our garden.

sweetlife September 23, 2010 at 4:47 AM

oh these are so cute, I have not run across these here, but if I ever do I would love to make this.. super yumm…oh I love brad’s (work) too ..lol

sweetlife

denise @ quickies on the dinner table September 22, 2010 at 4:35 PM

I think I could handle Brad Pitt but if it’s someone else…… forget it 😛 I’d rather keep my dignity too LOL

I love your Thai Eggplant curry and the rice is cooked to perfection! Your photos have a very serene quality about them – looking at them makes me feel so relaxed……..

Joyti September 22, 2010 at 1:18 PM

Hmm, the sauteed thai eggplants look delicious. I think they are much nice than standard round or japanese (purple) eggplants in terms of taste, but I’ve only used them in thai green curry…never sauted. and the photos are gorgeous!
p.s. I didnt see a contact button for you, but I was wondering if I could add your site to my blogroll?

Jennifer- Adventuresome Kitchen September 22, 2010 at 10:59 AM

WOW- those eggplants look awesome! Sometimes you have to buy cute food! I have some baby purple ones in my fridge right now that I think are going to have to get the same treatment! Yummmmmmm!!! Thanks for a great post!

Friday Delights September 22, 2010 at 8:14 AM

Fantastic blog & yummy dish!!

Elizabeth September 22, 2010 at 6:35 AM

Gorgeous, I love the photos and don’t worry I would do the same thing if I saw brad Pitt, and then I would cry later about how embarrassing it was. Best to steer clear of those situations you can’t emotionally control, right?

I LOVE Thai eggplants, alas they are never in stock anywhere where I live. I used to use them all the time when I worked in Thai restaurants, so I do love their flavour. If I ever run across any, I’ll know where to turn for a lovely, simple recipe!

Lydia September 21, 2010 at 2:55 PM

I love thai eggplant but other than putting them in coconut curry I had no idea what else to do with them, thanks so much!

sensiblecooking September 21, 2010 at 11:40 AM

I am the greatest eggplant hater. But looking at your pictures looks like it might change. Beautiful and yummy

Jen Cheung September 21, 2010 at 10:58 AM

interesting !! I never knew there’s this kind of eggplants from thai. Never did I tried it. I only tried the regular purple eggplants. 🙂 Your pictures look lovely love. Love the thai scalpture thingy. However u call it 🙂

have a lovely tuesday love.
jen @ http://www.passion4food.ca

A Little Yumminess September 21, 2010 at 10:39 AM

Beautiful and absolutely mouth-watering!! My hubby will LOVE this!

torviewtoronto September 21, 2010 at 8:53 AM

love thai eggplants delicious

sarah September 21, 2010 at 6:59 AM

I’ve never seen these before. So beautiful, now I’ll know what to do with them if I ever come across them.

Lisa Faley September 21, 2010 at 6:28 AM

YUM! I’ve never even seen these before! Will be watching for them now….

5 Star Foodie September 21, 2010 at 5:18 AM

Beautiful! I will look for baby Thai eggplants and can’t wait to try this!

RavieNomNoms September 21, 2010 at 4:34 AM

How beautiful! Fabulous pictures!

Suchitra September 21, 2010 at 3:33 AM

This looks fantastic! I love baby eggplants-gotta try out the recipe- Great presentation

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