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Sticky Sambal Aubergine & Malaysian Style Spiced Rice

with Stir-Fried Bell Pepper, Peas and Peanuts

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 22, 2025

Full-bodied, savoury and fragrant with spices, our Malaysian style paste brings big flavour to any dish. With red miso, lemongrass and notes of lime leaf, cinnamon and cumin, it's perfect for recipes like this spiced rice when you want flavour in a flash.

Tags:
Veggie
Calorie Smart
Medium Spice
Allergens:
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Soya
Peanut
May contain traces of allergens
Celery
Nuts
Pistachio nuts
Pecan Nuts
Almonds
Cashew nuts
Macadamia Nuts
Sesame
Hazelnuts
Walnuts
Brazil nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total40 minutes
Active 35 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Aubergine

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Celery)

150 grams

Basmati Rice

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Lime

15 grams

Sambal Paste

20 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

1 sachet(s)

Malaysian Style Paste

(Contains: Soya)

25 grams

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut, May contain traces of allergens, Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Pecan Nuts, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Sesame, Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Brazil nuts)

32 grams

Sweet Chilli Sauce

120 grams

Peas

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Honey

Energy (kJ)2673 kJ
Energy (kcal)639 kcal
Fat19.5 g
of which saturates2.3 g
Carbohydrate105.5 g
of which sugars29.2 g
Dietary Fibre11.7 g
Protein17.3 g
Salt3.6 g
Potassium468 mg
Calcium19 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Sieve
Large Saucepan
Rolling Pin
Grater
Small Bowl
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a half-full kettle.

Trim and halve the aubergine lengthways, then cut each half into 2cm wedges.

Pop the aubergine onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.

When the oven is hot, roast the aubergine on the top shelf until soft and golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 0.25 tsp salt on high heat.

Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a sieve, then pop it on top of the pan and allow to steam until ready to use.

3

While the aubergine and rice cook, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. Cut the lime into wedges.

In a small bowl, combine the sambal paste, honey (see pantry for amount) and half the soy sauce - this is your sambal dressing. 

Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.

4

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat.

Once hot, add the pepper and stir-fry until charred, 6-7 mins.

Next, add the garlic and Malaysian style paste. Fry for 30 secs. 

Stir in the cooked rice, along with the sweet chilli sauce and remaining soy sauce. Mix well so that the rice is coated in the spice paste. 

5

Stir the peas into the rice and cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins, then remove from the heat. 

Squeeze in some lime juice, season with salt and pepper. 

Once the aubergine is ready, remove from the oven and drizzle over the sambal dressing. Gently toss together. 

6

Share the rice between your bowls. Top the rice with the sambal aubergine and sprinkle over the peanuts. 

Serve any remaining lime wedges on the side for squeezing over. 

Enjoy!

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