Spicy Vegan Thai Eggplant Stir-Fry
A flavorful and spicy stir-fry made with eggplant, Thai red curry paste, and a variety of vegetables, all vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
- β2 medium eggplantcut into bite-sized pieces
- β2 tablespoons xtra virgin coconut oilfor cooking
- β2 tablespoons nutty Thai red curry paste
- β1 teaspoon ethiopian berbere spiceor substitute with curry powder
- β1 tablespoon gored brown sugar
- β2 tablespoons gored soy sauceor tamari for gluten-free
- β1/4 cup thai basilchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1-inch piece gingergrated
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the eggplant and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the curry paste, berbere spice, and brown sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the chopped basil and stir to combine.
- 6
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the flavors have melded together.
- 7
Season with additional soy sauce or berbere spice to taste.
- 8
Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with additional basil if desired.
- 9
Enjoy!