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Ingredients
1 medium-sized eggplant, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Fresh tomatoes, chopped (or canned tomatoes as a substitute)
Water
1 tablespoon broth
Black pepper, to taste
Sweet paprika, to taste
1 can coconut milk
Handful of spinach
Fennel sprig
Instructions
Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and place a plate on top to keep them under water. Let them sit for 30 minutes to remove any bitterness.
While the eggplant is soaking, prepare the vegetables by finely chopping the onion and garlic, and chopping the tomatoes.
After 30 minutes, drain the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices on both sides until they achieve a golden brown colour. Remove them from the pan and set aside.