Thai Charred Eggplant with Tofu

Method4 steps · about 35 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the grill for high heat.

2. 2

   Step 2: Oil the grill grate, and cook the eggplants (5 small) on all sides until charred and black, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and place on a rack to cool. Peel, slice diagonally, and set aside.

   Grill Eggplants · 15 minUses 5 small eggplants · cooking oil, as needed for grill grate

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   Step 3: In a food processor or blender, combine the chile peppers, garlic (4 cloves), cilantro (1 tablespoon), onion (1 small), sugar (3 teaspoons), and lime juice (2 tablespoons). Process until smooth.

   Uses 3 fresh green chile peppers · 4 cloves garlic, peeled · 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro · 1 small onion, quartered · 3 teaspoons light brown sugar · 2 tablespoons lime juice

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   Step 4: Heat oil (1 tablespoon) in a large skillet over high heat, and add the chile mixture. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 1 minute. Gently stir in the tofu (8 ounces), 1/4 cup of basil, and the eggplant. Cook until heated through. Remove to a serving dish, and garnish with the remaining basil.

   Uses 1 tablespoon vegetable oil · 8 ounces tofu, diced · 1/2cup basil:1/4cup stirred in, remaining1/4cup garnish · charred peeled sliced eggplant · blended chile mixture