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Roasted aubergine yam

Name: Roasted aubergine yam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 2 aubergines; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 shallot, sliced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 10 g coriander

Roasted aubergine yam in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Heat oven to 220°C and halve aubergines lengthwise. Brush cut sides with oil.
Roast cut-side up for 25–30 minutes until flesh is fully soft.
Mix lime juice, fish sauce and sugar; fold in shallot.
Scoop warm flesh onto a platter and spoon dressing over it; finish with coriander.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Serve as a shared small plate.

Allergen notes

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 87 kcal
Protein: 2.1 g
Carbs: 13.3 g
Fat: 3.8 g
Fibre: 5.0 g
Total sugar: 7.8 g
Sodium: 297 mg

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