Sauces

Hairy Eggplant Paste

Hairy Eggplant Paste

INGREDIENTS

gHairy eggplant, peeled, minced
gPhuket pineapple, peeled, minced
gShallot, peeled, minced
gGinger, peeled, minced
gLemongrass heart, peeled, minced
gBrown butter
gRed spur chili, seeds removed
gWater
pcCoriander root, whole
to tasteHoney
to tasteCaramelized soy sauce
to tasteCitric acid
to tasteJinda chili powder

METHOD

  • Blend red spur chili with water, then pass through chinois and reserve.

     
  • In saucepan over medium heat, melt brown butter, then add hairy eggplant, phuket pineapple, shallot, ginger, and lemongrass heart, continue cooking for about 10 minutes.

     
  • Add red spur chili juice, honey, caramelized soy sauce, citric acid, jinda chili powder, and coriander root, continue reducing for about 2 hours until thickened, taste and adjust, chill, and reserve for service.

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