THAI EGGPLANT CURRY WITH TOFU

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I like to make my own curry paste, because it intensifies the flavor of the curry immensely. Besides curry paste, all you need are eggplant and tofu. Serve over rice.

Provided by lilofrance

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil, divided, or as needed
1 pound eggplant, sliced
4 cilantro roots
1 small onion, chopped
2 small chile peppers, or more to taste
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
9 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
⅓ cup Thai basil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet and saute eggplant in batches on both sides until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed.
  • Combine cilantro roots, onion, chile peppers, garlic, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce in a mortar; crush with a pestle into a soft paste.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over high heat, add curry paste and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add eggplant, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. Mix in tofu and Thai basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 801.3 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

Harieta Atalifo
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


aniq ahmed
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This was a delicious and easy to make dish. I made it for a weeknight dinner and it was a hit with my family. The curry was flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Junior Persaud
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The curry was flavorful and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jay narayan Mahato
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The curry was flavorful and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishal Roka
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The curry was flavorful and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Syco_king Khan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.