Eggplant and Tofu in Spicy Garlic Sauce

Name: Eggplant and Tofu in Spicy Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons 1/2 – 1 tsp hot chili sauce (available in Asian markets); 1 Tbsps dark sesame oil; 4 smalls eggplants, about 1-1/2 pounds total, peeled and sliced into strips 2-inches long, 1-inch wide, and 1/4-inch thick (or use one large eggplant); 454 grams extra-firm tofu (not silken); 1 inch peeled fresh ginger, grated; 6 garlic cloves, minced–about 2 tbsp; 1 Tbsp vegetarian hoisin sauce; 3 Tbsps seasoned rice vinegar; 3 Tbsps soy sauce (reduced sodium preferred); 1 Tbsps sugar or other sweetener; 1 tomato, coarsely chopped; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 177 milliliters vegetable broth or water; 79 milliliters water

Eggplant and Tofu in Spicy Garlic Sauce might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 245 calories, 15g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of extra-firm tofu, garlic cloves, ginger, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch slices and press them lightly between towels to get some of the moisture out.

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Tofu

Combine the 3 tbsp. soy sauce with the 2 tbsp. water and 1/2 tsp. sesame oil. Dip each slice of tofu into the mixture and set on a plate.

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Sesame Oil

Soy Sauce

Water

Tofu

Dip

Heat an oiled, non-stick skillet until hot.

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Frying Pan

Place the tofu slices in the skillet and cook until browned. Turn over and brown the other sides. When the tofu is completely browned on both sides, remove it from the skillet and place it on a cutting board.

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Tofu

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Cutting Board

Frying Pan

Cut each slice into 8-10 cubes. Set aside.

Heat an oiled, non-stick wok and add the eggplant and 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook, stirring often, until eggplant begins to brown. Uncover and add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes.

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Eggplant

Garlic

Ginger

Water

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Wok

Add the vegetable broth to the eggplant along with all remaining ingredients except the tomato, sesame seeds, and reserved tofu. Simmer uncovered until all the eggplant slices are completely cooked–they will be very soft and start to fall apart.

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Vegetable Broth