Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Draining the eggplants to remove bitterness and make them pliable.
• • Cut vegetables into uniform slices (3‑5 mm) for even cooking.
• • Tight assembly of the tian so it keeps its shape during baking.
• • Bake at 160°C with steam for 1 h30 to achieve tender yet intact vegetables.

Safety Warnings

• • Handle the hot dish with kitchen gloves to avoid burns.
• • Watch out for the hot steam from the water container in the oven.