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Hinthar hin (ဟင်္သာဟင်း)

A Burmese eggplant curry, with melting aubergines simmered in an onion and shrimp paste sauce. It's a comforting everyday dish, eaten with plain white rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the aubergines into 2 cm thick rounds, then brown them in a little oil in a pan until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a casserole, heat the remaining oil and sauté the sliced onion, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp paste, chilli powder and turmeric, then stir for 1 minute to release the aromas.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Return the aubergines, pour in the water, add the whole green chilli and simmer covered for 15 minutes over low heat.
  6. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Spicier. Add a second green chilli and a pinch of cayenne pepper when cooking the onions.

With what you can find here. Replace the shrimp paste with a spoonful of fish sauce or soy sauce.

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