Strips and slices are great for layering in sandwiches ... Kaeng Khiao Wan Nuea (Green Curry With Beef and Thai Eggplant) Round Thai eggplants are the star of this saucy curry.

sliced thinly - 1 cup eggplant or zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces - 1/2 cup bamboo shoots (optional) - 1 red bell pepper, sliced - 1 cup Thai basil leaves - 1-2 kaffir lime leaves ...

Add flour to one bowl, eggs to another and panko to the third. Pat the eggplant slices dry. Dip each in the flour, and then the beaten eggs and finally the panko, really packing on the bread ...