Spicy Braised Eggplant and Tofu

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (14)

  • 1 large eggplant or 2-3 smaller eggplants, salted and pressed
  • 1 pound extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 6 Tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (I actually used baby bellas)
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons chili paste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2/3 Cup stock or water
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Chopped scallions (optional)

Directions

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