Aubergine with Lentils - Phad Makhua Sai Thua Khiew

Directions

1. 1

   Stephen Ceideburg 1/4 lb Lentils 1/2 ts Salt 8 oz Aubergine (eggplant) 4 Cloves garlic 1 Fresh chili 2 tb Vegetable oil 1 tb Fish sauce 4 tb

2. 2

   Drain, cover with fresh water, add salt, bring to the boil and cook, covered for 1/2 hour

3. 3

   Cut the aubergines lengthwise into 4 pieces and then cut these quarters into 5-cm (2-inch) pieces

4. 4

   Pound the garlic and chili together

5. 5

   Then fry them in the vegetable oil until golden

6. 6

   Add the lentils, fish sauce, aubergine pieces and water to the garlic and chili in the pan

7. 7

   Continue frying for 2-3 minutes until the aubergine is cooked

8. 8

   Add the mint leaves, turn the mixture just once with a spoon, and remove from the heat