Mashed Aubergines (Nam Prik Makhua Yao) -

2 Aubergines (eggplants)

5 Cloves garlic

1 Fresh chili

1 ts Salt

2 tb Vegetable oil

3 Eggs hard-boiled

20 Mint leaves

2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cut the hard-boiled eggs into wedge shapes and mix in with the other ingredients or serve separately. Sprinkle the aubergine with mint leaves and serve accompa- nied by vegetables. From "Discover Thai Cooking" by Chaslin, Canungmai and Tettoni, Times Editions, Singapore.