Malay Style Belacan Brinjal Sambal

To make:
Slice 3 brinjals into small pieces, mix with salt, fry, remove and keep aside.
Leave about 3 tbsp of oil in the same pan.
Add 1 chopped tomato,
1 tbsp dried chilli paste,
1 tsp garlic paste,
2 tsp shallot paste,
1/2 tsp belacan powder and
3 broken dried chillies.

Stir and cook till oil splits.
Pour a little water and season with salt.
Stir.
Add fried brinjals, stir a couple of times and dish out.

Note: for veg version,omit belacan.
Can use chopped garlic and chopped shallots instead of paste.
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