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Thai Spicy Eggplant Recipe (Pad Eggplant)

Thai spicy eggplant stir fry served on a white enamel plate with wooden utensils and garnished with red chili peppers.
This recipe for Thai spicy eggplant comes together quickly in a wok or skillet.
Praew
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 chilies, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 7 oz or 1 cup ground chicken
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon soybean paste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 long eggplants, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil

Instructions

  • Slice the eggplants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl filled with water.
  • Preheat a wok or skillet over medium heat, then add oil. Toss in the chilies and garlic, cooking until fragrant for approx 20 seconds.
  • Next, add the minced chicken to the wok or skillet and cook until it is fully cooked through.
  • Add sauces & seasonings (oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, soybean paste, and white sugar) and thoroughly mix.
  • Add the sliced eggplants into the pan and continue cooking until they reach your desired level of softness. You can cover the wok with a lid to help them soften. Remember to stir-fry occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Lastly, add Thai basil and toss it into the mix. Remove the pan from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Garnish with chopped chili peppers or Thai chili flakes for extra spice.
  • Serve with white rice or with other Thai food.
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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