Aubergine Rice
Thai Thai - Rice

Aubergine Rice

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups jasmine rice, steamed
  • • 250g minced chicken
  • • 300g Thai aubergine, halved
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 3 bird's eye chilies, minced
  • • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1 cup Thai basil leaves

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Steam the rice; halve the Thai aubergine, leaving small ones whole.

2
Phase 2

Fry the garlic and chilies in oil until golden and fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Add the aubergine and stir-fry, adding a splash of water, until soft.

4
Phase 4

Add the minced chicken and break it up, cooking until no longer pink.

5
Phase 5

Stir in oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.

6
Phase 6

Toss in the Thai basil until wilted and serve over steamed rice.