Spicy Eggplant

• 7 Cayenne Peppers
• 5 Thai Peppers
• 4 Shallots
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Eggplant
• a pinches Salt

1. Cut up one big eggplant (OR two skinny eggplants) into cubes, place on a plate, and cook to soften for 3 minutes in a microwave oven. Eggplant absorbs a lot of oil and water. The softening technique helps to expedite cooking time and to avoid using too much oil.
2. Heat up one tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil in a deep frying pan (medium heat)
3. Add the sauce to the pan carefully and let it sizzle for a minute as it lets its moisture out
4. Add the cut up eggplant (and shrimp too if you want) into the sizzling pan and mix evenly with the sauce
5. Cover the pan with a lid for 15-20 minutes and reduce the heat just a little bit
6. The dish is ready when the eggplant is soft and the balado sauce has lost most of its moisture.rnrnDisclaimer: I like this dish to be VERY spicy. Please adjust the number of hot peppers according to your spicy-tolerance level.

cayenne peppers, peppers, shallots, garlic, eggplant, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/15099-spicy-eggplant (may not work)