Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Simple Steamed Brinjal (very easy)

                            


Ingredient:
400 gm brinjal(long) (peeled, cut)
6-7 shallots, sliced
2-2.5 tbsp oil
2 -3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp drinking water


Method :
1. Pour oil into pan. Add shallots into cold oil.
2. Turn on heat and fry (stirring constantly) until shallots starts to brown.  Turn off heat (do not stir) and let it brown leave it. (it will brown further).  Pour into a bowl and set aside.
3. In separate bowl, Mix soy sauce and water.
4. Arrange brinjal onto a platter and steam for 10 minutes (starts when water boils)
5. When its done, tilt platter to discard excess liquid.
6. Pour shallots (and oil) onto brinjal evenly.(just b4 seving) followed by the soy sauce mixture.  (You may mix it up gently)

Note : Steamed brinjals are very sweet and soft.  Use only long brinjals.