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September 2, 2025

Sticky Blackbean Aubergine

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Sticky Blackbean Aubergine

Sticky black bean aubergine noodle dish topped with sliced green and red chillies, cashews, and lime wedge, with prep ingredients on a cutting board above
A rich and nourishing plant-based recipe featuring slow-cooked aubergine in sticky blackbean sauce, paired with creamy tahini soy butterbeans. Finished with fresh herbs, peanuts, and served over rice.
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Appetizer
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Main Course
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Servings: 4
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Calories
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Carbs
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Protein
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Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergine
  • 4 shallots
  • 2-3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy
  • 1/2 tsp spice bay mix
  • 120 ml black bean sauce
  • 100 ml water
  • 2 tbsp honey

Tahini Soy Butterbeans

  • 1 tin butterbeans, drained
  • 20 ml tahini
  • 25 ml soy sauce
  • 1 medium/small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 10 ml oil

Instructions

Sticky Blackbean Aubergine 

  • Slow cook for 1.5 hours, covered.
  • Stir every 30 mins, check water.

Tahini Soy Butterbeans

  • Heat oil. Slow cook diced garlic + finely diced onion until soft + golden.
  • Add in tahini + soy. Slow cook on low heat. Add water if needed.

Garnish

  • Peanut rayu
  • Toasted peanuts
  • Chilli
  • Lime
  • Coriander + mint

To Serve

  • On brown rice or basmati
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