Terong Raos

Terong Raos is a classic Indonesian-style eggplant dish that celebrates bold flavor with simple cooking. The eggplant fries until soft and lightly crisp, absorbing oil and seasoning naturally. Garlic and chilies bring warmth and depth without masking the vegetable itself. Everything cooks quickly, keeping the flavors direct and lively. It’s everyday home food meant to be eaten hot with rice. Straightforward, satisfying, and rooted in comfort.

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Terong Raos

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Terong Raos is an Indonesian eggplant dish cooked with garlic and chilies for a bold, comforting vegetarian side.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Indonesian

Calories: 161

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 medium Asian eggplants sliced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 2-3 red chilies sliced (to taste)
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves optional

Equipment

Frying Pan

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add eggplant slices and fry for 6-8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
3. Add garlic and chilies and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Stir in fresh basil leaves if using and remove from heat.
6. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 609mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use Asian eggplant for best texture.

Adjust chilies for preferred heat level.

Best served immediately with rice.

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