Salt and Pepper Aubergine ( Eggplant)

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Salt and pepper Aubergine is fried until golden brown then tossed into a fragrant and spicy Salt & Pepper seasoning with onion and chili.

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Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time18 minsTotal Time33 mins
 1 Medium Aubergine
 ½ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
 ½ tsp Onion Powder
 ½ tsp Aromat or chicken seasoning
 ¼ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
 ⅓ cup cornflour (cornstarch)
 ½ cup Vegetable Oil
 ½ Medium Onion Sliced
 2 Chilli Peppers Sliced
For the Salt & Pepper Seasoning
 ½ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
 2 tsp All Purpose Seasoning
 ½ tsp Aromat or chicken seasoning
 ½ tsp Black Pepper (or to taste)
1

First, Cut the Aubergine into 1 inch cubes then add salt and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Using a paper towel, pat the cubes removing any moisture. Season then coat with cornflour.

Next, add oil to a large pan and place on medium high heat. Carefully add the cubes frying until golden on each of its sides then remove and place to the side.

To the same pan fry the onions and toss in the sliced chilies. Cook for 2 minutes or until the onions cooked but still firm. Remove from heat and add to the aubergine.

2

Finally, Make the 5 spice by Combining all of the seasonings. Toss into the Aubergine, onion and chili and mix well.

Serve as an appetizer or over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

 1 Medium Aubergine
 ½ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
 ½ tsp Onion Powder
 ½ tsp Aromat or chicken seasoning
 ¼ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
 ⅓ cup cornflour (cornstarch)
 ½ cup Vegetable Oil
 ½ Medium Onion Sliced
 2 Chilli Peppers Sliced
For the Salt & Pepper Seasoning
 ½ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
 2 tsp All Purpose Seasoning
 ½ tsp Aromat or chicken seasoning
 ½ tsp Black Pepper (or to taste)

Directions

1

First, Cut the Aubergine into 1 inch cubes then add salt and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Using a paper towel, pat the cubes removing any moisture. Season then coat with cornflour.

Next, add oil to a large pan and place on medium high heat. Carefully add the cubes frying until golden on each of its sides then remove and place to the side.

To the same pan fry the onions and toss in the sliced chilies. Cook for 2 minutes or until the onions cooked but still firm. Remove from heat and add to the aubergine.

2

Finally, Make the 5 spice by Combining all of the seasonings. Toss into the Aubergine, onion and chili and mix well.

Serve as an appetizer or over rice or noodles.

Salt and Pepper Aubergine ( Eggplant)
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