Sticky Eggplant & Tofu
Sticky, saucy eggplant and tofu with bold ginger-garlic heat
Tender asparagus and red onion melt into every glossy bite
Sweet-salty, spicy, and irresistibly comforting—serve it warm
dinner ⏱ 20 min 583 kcal / portion 56.5 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian soy
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Preparation steps
- cut eggplant into strips
- sear eggplant in hot oil for 4-5 min
- slice red onion thin and fry for 2 min
- finely chop ginger and garlic
- slice red chili thin
- sauté chili bean paste with aromatics until fragrant
- add water and bring to a boil for a few minutes and set aside
- combine vegetables and thicken the sauce for a few minutes
- cube tofu and fry until lightly golden
- stir cornstarch into the sauce and simmer to thicken
- add tofu and asparagus to the thickened sauce and simmer
- cook basmati rice