THAI COCONUT RATATOUILLE

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Similar to the usual blend of vegetables of Provence, that's where the similarity ends. Banana, ginger, lemongrass and cilantro take it far East. This is a recipe I found in the "All Around the World Cookbook."

Provided by Mulligan

Categories     Thai

Time 40m

Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces eggplants, small, unpeeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, defatted
4 ounces green beans, sliced French style on the bias
8 ounces green cabbage, shredded 1/2 in wide
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemongrass, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
2 cups bananas, diced
1 cup plum tomato, chopped and seeded
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
6 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the eggplants with 1 tsp of the salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  • Heat the chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add the eggplants and cook for 5 minutes. Add the green beans, cabbage, onion, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro, and remaining 1 tsp salt. Cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the banana, tomatoes and coconut milk. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro leaves.
  • Divide the rice between 8 shallow soup bowls. Ladle the vegetables atop the rice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 752.8, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 10.5, Protein 7.3

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