Berenjenas en caldo de tamarindo - Berenjena ácido
A simple and quick vegetable dish that enhances the taste of eggplants
2 a 3 chiles rojos longitud de los dedos-, sin semillas y en rodajas
3 chalotes, rebanado
2 dientes de ajo, rebanado
2 tazas (500 ml) de agua
2 a 3 slender eggplants (1lbs/500 g), halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cucharadas de jugo de tamarindo (see our sambal recipe categories)
1 ripe tomato, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons shaved palm sugar or dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
Garnishes
Crujiente de chalotes fritos
2 tablespoons sliced Chinese celery leaves
1 spring onion, rebanado
Dirección de cocina:
- Prepare the Crispy Fried Shallots by following the recipes on sambal categories
- In a large saucepan, bring the sliced chili, shallot, garlic, and water to a boil over medium heat, then simmer uncovered for 3 a 5 minutes. Add the eggplants and tamarind, and simmer until half cooked, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato and sugar, and simmer until the tomato is soft, about 2 minutes. Sazone con sal y retirar del fuego.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot, garnished with Crispy fried Shallots, celery leaves and spring onion.
Fuente: Recetas auténticas de Indonesia, Heinz Von Holzen and Lother Arsana