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Jasmine and Sweet Basil Spicy Eggplant
Photo: Joseph Gonzalez

Jasmine and Sweet Basil Spicy Eggplant

13 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

670
Calories
16g
Protein
29g
Fat
90g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, or to taste
  • 3 baby eggplants, cubed into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 medium-sized onion, diced
  • 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbs. white vinegar
  • 3 Tbs. dark soy sauce, such as tamari
  • 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
  • 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
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Directions

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1. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.

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2. Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet or wok-shaped pan over high heat. Add oil and crushed red pepper, and let sizzle for 10 to 15 seconds. Add eggplant, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic, and stir-fry for 3 minutes more. Add vinegar and soy sauce. Sprinkle with sugar, and toss for 1 or 2 minutes longer.

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3. Remove pan from heat, add basil leaves and toss to combine with eggplant. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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