Fragrant Red Bean With Aubergines

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 0
Fragrant Red Bean With Aubergines recipe for a healthy vegetarian meal
in Vegetarian

Prep

8 hours soaking

Cook

30 min

Ready In

8 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g red beans
100 g aubergines
1 star anise
4 cloves
4 cardamom
1 bay leaf
4 bird 's eye chilies
1 teaspoon cooking salt
1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon black beans ( split and de-skinned )
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2-3
Calories
365
Sugar
2.8g
Fat
14g
Fragrant Red Bean With Aubergines, known as ‘Xiāng Hóng Shāo Qiézi’ in Chinese, is a popular vegetarian dish in China. It’s a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish. This is a simple yet delicious recipe where red beans, aubergines and spices come together to create an earthy and savory dish that will satisfy your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a healthy, hearty meal that is vegetarian and vegan-friendly. The fragrant aroma will fill your home with irresistible smells and is sure to draw people to the table.

Instructions

1.Soak red beans in water for at least 8 hours.
2.Boil red beans in a pot with 2 cups of water until they are soft and fully cooked.
3.Drain the water off and set aside.
4.Cut aubergines into long stripes.
5.Heat up 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan, add star anise, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf over low-medium heat.
6.Add bird's eye chilies, mustard, cumin, black beans, and turmeric powder. Fry for 1 minute or until fragrant.
7.Add aubergines and cook until soft.
8.Mix in cooked red beans until heated through.
9.Add salt and stir well.
10.Remove from heat and it’s ready to serve.

PROS

The combination of red beans, aubergines and spices creates a unique flavour profile that is both fragrant and savoury.
This dish is vegetarian and vegan friendly, cholesterol-free and high in dietary fibre.

CONS

Some may find this dish too spicy due to the use of bird’s eye chilies.
Additionally, aubergines can absorb a lot of oil, so it’s best to use a non-stick pan to reduce the amount of cooking oil needed.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red beans are high in protein and dietary fibre. They are also rich in iron, folate, and potassium, while aubergines provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The spices in this dish may also help improve digestion and boost the immune system.

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