Terong Belado Eggplant With Chilli Sauce Recipe

Experience the fiery flavors of Southeast Asia with this Terong Belado recipe! Tender baked eggplant is tossed in a rich, spicy chili sauce, bursting with aromatic shallots, garlic, ginger, and zesty lime. Perfect as a main course served with rice or as a vibrant addition to your next banquet.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 541.6 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)
Terong Belado Eggplant With Chilli Sauce 13

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Terong Belado Eggplant With Chilli Sauce

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How to Make Terong Belado Eggplant With Chilli Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Halve 2 large eggplants (about 1kg) lengthwise and brush generously with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
  2. Place eggplants cut-side up on a baking tray. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  3. While eggplants bake, prepare the chili sauce: In a mortar and pestle, grind together 10 shallots (finely chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 inch ginger (grated), 1-2 red chilies (adjust to your spice preference), and a pinch of salt into a coarse paste.
  4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add the chili paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  5. Add 1 (400g) can of chopped tomatoes and stir to combine with the chili paste. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and a generous pinch of sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Stir in the juice of 1 lime.
  7. Gently place the baked eggplant halves in a large bowl. Pour the chili sauce generously over the eggplants, ensuring they are well coated.
  8. Serve immediately over steamed rice or as a side dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro or spring onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

148g

Carbs

19g