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Braised eggplant

Course Side
Cuisine Dominican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4
Author biteslife.com

Ingredients

  • 2 Italian eggplants
  • 1/2 medium red onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic or 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic
  • 1 heaping table-spoon of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1/2 cup of water

Instructions

  1. Wash the eggplant and cut it into bite size cubes with skin on.
  2. Slice the onion and crush the garlic, forming a paste with it with a pestle and mortar, or chopping thinly.
  3. On a medium to large frying pan, add the oil and allow to heat on high.
  4. Add the onions and stir until they become transparent. Lower heat to medium.
  5. Add the garlic, and the water. When water starts bubbling up, add the tomato paste and dissolve into the water with a spatula or fork.
  6. Add the eggplant and cover for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once eggplant is soft, add half the salt and pepper and stir. Taste and add more salt in increments if needed.
  8. Serve and enjoy!