Ca Phao (Pickled White Eggplant)
カリカリ、ポリポリ！ご飯が止まらないベトナムの国民的お漬物
Description
Crunchy, pickled small white eggplants. Fermented with garlic, salt, and chili. A ubiquitous, beloved crunchy side dish on Vietnamese dining tables.
Classification: Pickle
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How to use
Ingredients
- White eggplant(Ca Phao)
- Garlic
- Chili
- Salt
- Sugar
Instructions
- Halve white eggplants, soak in saltwater to remove bitterness.
- Ferment in a jar with garlic, chili, brine, and sugar for days.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Garlic、Chili
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese pickled small eggplant, Water eggplant
Pairing
Crab soup (Canh Cua) / White Rice
Trivia
Characterized by fermented tang and a squeaky, crunchy bite. Many Vietnamese say they can eat endless rice with just this.
Eating tips & etiquette
Paired with light soups like crab soup. Sipping the broth and crunching on this eggplant is a moment of bliss.
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