Fried Eggplant in Spicy Coconut Milk Sauce (FOFOKI)

FOFOKI is what the Ternate people call eggplant smothered in a spicy coconut milk sauce. Eggplants are cut and then cooked by frying, baking or steaming and then covered with coconut milk sauce. The savory taste of coconut combined with just the right spicy seasoning and crunchy eggplant is great.
The history of how FOFOK originated is not known, but the dish has been known since long time by the people of North Maluku (especially Ternate). Note: I did not include photos when sautéing the sauce because the steam and smoke made the images not turn out...
Fried Eggplant in Spicy Coconut Milk Sauce (FOFOKI)
FOFOKI is what the Ternate people call eggplant smothered in a spicy coconut milk sauce. Eggplants are cut and then cooked by frying, baking or steaming and then covered with coconut milk sauce. The savory taste of coconut combined with just the right spicy seasoning and crunchy eggplant is great.
The history of how FOFOK originated is not known, but the dish has been known since long time by the people of North Maluku (especially Ternate). Note: I did not include photos when sautéing the sauce because the steam and smoke made the images not turn out...
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Wash the eggplant, cut from the tip to the base (do not to break apart, leave the top end uncut).
- 2
Soak eggplant in salted water about 10 minutes. Steam, friy, or grill the eggplant until wilted (not too done, so it still feels crunchy). Arrange in a serving dish and set aside.
- 3
SAUCE: Sauté ground spices until fragrant, add the coconut milk and mix well. Add water and cook until boiling. Add diced tomatoes and remove from heat.
- 4
Pour sauce and other seasoning above on top of eggplant, top with the already fried anchovies or shrimp. Ready to be served!
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