Try me on a Thursday! (Day 9)

For me, being vegan has brought out my creative side, particular when trying out new foods.  One of my FAVOURITE recipes has to be Aubergine Stir Fry with Green tea rice.  I had one taste at a Thai restaurant and haven't stopped salivating over it! LOL  It is delicious, nutritious and no overnight marinade required!!

For the Stir Fry....

• 1 aubergine (diced)
  
• 1 Red chili pepper (sliced)
  
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  
• 1 carrot (thinly sliced)
• 1 onion (diced)
•  Handful of baby leaf Spinach
•   2 tablespoons of soy  sauce
• 1/2 tsp of brown rice syrup
•  1/4 cup of water

-  In a  heated wok, simply toss all the stir fry ingredients.  Keep stirring for 5-7 minutes to avoid burning (gradually add more water if ingredients begin to dry out in the pan).


For the Green Tea Rice

• 2 cups of Green Tea (keep tea bags in for at least 10mins)
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)
• 1 spring onion (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil
• Salt and pepper to season
•  1tsp toasted sesame seeds

- In a heated pan with the oil, add the garlic, ginger and onions until they begin to soften,
-Add the rice, salt and pepper and gradually  stir in the green tea and cover the pan for 10-15mins (or until the liquid is absorbed
- Serve with the toasted sesame seeds on top and Aubergine Stir fry on the side 

Enjoy xXx

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