Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Fried Baigan ( Eggplant ) and Eddo, step by step Recipe Video.

Login to Save
3.5K views👍 139
Real Nice Guyana
Real Nice Guyana
68 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Real Nice Guyana to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Fried Baigan and Eddo

Cultural Context

Fried Baigan and Eddo is a beloved dish in Guyana, showcasing the region's rich agricultural heritage. Baigan (eggplant) and eddo (taro) are staples in local cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This dish reflects the blend of indigenous and colonial influences in Guyanese cooking, and its popularity has led to variations across the Caribbean.

GuyanaeseGYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 baigan (eggplant)
garlic
onion
green pepper
scallion
tomato
eddo
salt
black pepper
cooking oil

eddo

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potato offers similar texture and flavor with added nutrients.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a distinct flavor while vegetable oil is more economical.

1

Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook.

2

Peel the garlic and green pepper, then pound them together.

3

Peel and cut the eddo into bite-sized pieces.

4

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet until hot.

5

Add chopped onion to the skillet and fry for about 30 seconds.

6

Add the pounded garlic and green pepper to the skillet and fry for another 30-45 seconds.

7

Add the baigan (eggplant) and eddo to the skillet.

8

Season with salt and black pepper, then mix well.

9

Add chopped tomato to the skillet and cover to cook.

10

After about 5 minutes, stir the mixture to ensure it doesn't burn.

11

After roughly 15 minutes, check the doneness of the baigan and eddo, ensuring the eddo is tender and the mixture has dried down a bit.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Also Known As

Fried Eggplant and Taro

Similar Guyanaese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)