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Sambal Eggplant Sambal Terong

The origins of this dish are unclear, but it probably is originally a Chinese or
Sundanese dish. The Sundanese people live in the western half of the island of Java in
Indonesia. This luscious eggplant dish is extremely popular in the capital city of
Jakarta and surrounding areas. Eggplant has lots of nutrients and and when combined
with shrimp paste chili, results in a dish packed with fiber. This is a great
accompaniment to any main dish or even on its own as the main course, served on top
of a bed of hot jasmine rice.

SERVES 4 AS A SIDE DISH
PREPARATION TIME: 5-7 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 6-8 MINUTES

8 cloves garlic

1-2 bird’s-eye chili peppers or 1-2 tablespoons sambal oelek

1 tablespoon dried shrimp paste (Indonesian terasi or Thai shrimp paste)

1½ lb (750 g) eggplant (2-3 large, long purple Asian eggplants or 1 globe