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Thai Kitchen Recipes

Roasted Eggplant with Tofu and Basil

A hearty, spicy main dish delight. This dish is for people who thought they’d never like tofu.



  • Cook Time:15 minutes
  • Prep Time:10 minutes
  • Level of Difficulty:medium
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Ingredients:

1 pound Japanese eggplants (about 4)

2 tablespoons Thai Kitchen® Premium Fish Sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons Thai Kitchen® Spicy Thai Chili Sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 small shallots, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

8 ounces firm tofu, drained and cubed

1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions:

PLACE eggplants on lightly oiled baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat about 10 minutes or until skin chars and blisters, turning frequently. Cool eggplant slightly. Peel eggplant and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices.

MIX fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and chili sauce in small bowl until well blended. Set aside.

HEAT oil in wok or large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; stir fry until golden brown. Add eggplant and sauce mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Gently stir in tofu and basil. Remove from heat. Cover. Let stand 5 minutes to blend flavors.

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