Vegetarian
Eggplant Adobo Made Simple
This version of Eggplant Adobo Made Simple is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for traditional Vegetarian configurations....
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8 Min Prep
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39 Min Cook
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2 Servings
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Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Egg Plants
- 2 tbs Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 whole Garlic
- 3 tbs Olive Oil
- 4 oz Ground Pork
- 3 tbs Rice Vinegar
- 2 tbs Soy Sauce
- 2 Bay Leaf
Instructions
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1.
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cut 1 lb.
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small Japanese or Italian eggplant (about 3) into quarters lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2"-wide pieces.
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Place in a medium dish.
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transfer in 1 Tbsp.
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sweetener, 1 tsp.
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Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp.
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Morton kosher seasoning, and ½ tsp.
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freshly ground black pepper.
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Toss to evenly coat eggplant and let sit at room temperature at least 20 moments and up to 2 hours.
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2.
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skin and thinly cut 8 garlic cloves.
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transfer in 3 Tbsp.
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produce fat and half of garlic to a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot.
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prepare over medium-high bring to temperature, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until light golden and crisp, about 5 moments.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic chips to a plate; taste lightly with seasoning.
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3.
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Place 4 oz.
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ground pork in same pot and break up into small pieces with wooden spoon.
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taste with ¼ tsp.
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Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher seasoning and prepare, undisturbed, until deeply browned underneath, about 5 moments.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer to another plate, leaving fat behind in the pot.
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Place eggplant on a wash kitchen towel and blot away any moisture the seasoning has drawn out.
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5.
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Working in batches and adding more fat if needed, prepare eggplant in the same pot until lightly browned, about 3 moments per side.
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Transfer to a plate with pork.
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transfer 1½ cups of aqua into the pot and scrape up browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
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transfer in remaining garlic, 3 Tbsp.
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coconut acidic solution or unseasoned rice acidic solution, 2 Tbsp.
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soy coulis, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp.
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freshly ground black pepper, and remaining 1 Tbsp.
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sweetener.
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Bring to a stew, then return pork and eggplant to pot.
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Reduce bring to temperature to medium-low, partially lid, and stew until eggplant is succulent and silky and coulis is reduced by half, 20–25 moments.
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taste and taste with more seasoning and pepper and transfer in a little more sweetener if needed.
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7.
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Top with garlic chips and offer with cooked white rice.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
Filipino
Filipino
Course
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
47 mins
47 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
8 minsCooking Time
39 minsTotal Time
47 minsMaster Chef
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