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Stewed Eggplant with South African Braai Spice Rub

Stewed Eggplant with South African Braai Spice Rub

Simple no fuss stewed eggplant dish seasoned with South African flavors.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Modern Soul Food, South African
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

Stewed Eggplant

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 eggplant peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon  fresh thyme

Braai Spice Rub

  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder

Instructions

Stewed Eggplant

  • Place eggplant in a bowl and sprinkle with salt to draw out excess moisture for about 30 minutes.
  • Rinse in a colander with cold water and pat dry.
  • Heat olive oil in saucepan on medium low heat.
  • Add eggplant, oregano, thyme and spice rub
  • Cover and simmer over low heat stirring frequently for 45-60 minutes.

Braai Spice Rub

  • Mix ingredients well in a bowl

Notes

diced tomatoes and onions work with in this dish as well if you want more variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 726IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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