Originally Posted by Ruben Rocha
Yep usually eggplant is breaded and fried. Somtimes not. depending on where you eat.


'Depending' is very much key there Ruben... smile

Eggplant is known in UK as Aubergine.
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I think it's fair to say, most people would grill or bake this.

The alternative for this lovely veg (macua sii muang) in South East Asia is to curry it with coconut milk.
(oh God - it's soooh good!)

Then there's my favourite eggplant (macua puang)
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The picture shows a large variety - but I prefer the 'pea' size type - they literally explode in your mouth (after having been marinated in a curry sauce).

I think I'm having a Homer Simpson moment; Can't talk, eating.... wink