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Asian Eggplants with Five Flavors
A vegetarian Indo‑Chinese inspired dish where eggplants, bell peppers and mushrooms simmer in a creamy coconut milk sauce, seasoned with the five flavors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and spicy.
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Critical Success Points
- • Prepare the spice paste
- • Add the spice paste and sauces
- • Covered cooking for 15 minutes
Safety Warnings
- • Watch out for hot oil splatters when frying.
- • Handle the knife carefully to avoid cuts.
- • Add the coconut milk off high heat to avoid separation.
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