Makhuea Pro (Thai Round Eggplant)
グリーンカレーに必須！ピンポン玉サイズで歯ごたえのある丸ナス
Description
Thai Round Eggplant. Ping-pong ball sized with green/white stripes. Crucial for Green Curry because it retains a crunchy, snappy texture even when boiled.
Classification: Vegetable
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How to use
Ingredients
- Makhuea Pro(Thai round eggplant)
Instructions
- (Prep) Quartered and soaked in saltwater to prevent browning. Added late in Green Curries to preserve its crunch.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese eggplant (but turns to mush)
Pairing
Green Curry / Red Curry
Trivia
[Difference] Japanese eggplants absorb oil/broth and melt. Thai round eggplants have hard flesh and rely on a crunchy snap, often eaten raw with dips.
Eating tips & etiquette
Provides a pleasant 'snappy, crunchy' texture in the curry, acting as an 'oasis' to neutralize the spicy coconut broth.
Allergen
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