Thai Charred Eggplant with Tofu
- 5 small eggplants
- 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
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 ounces tofu, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Oil the grill grate, and cook the eggplants 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.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the chile peppers, garlic, cilantro, onion, sugar, and lime juice.
- Process until smooth.
- Heat oil 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, 1/4 cup of basil, and the eggplant.
- Cook until heated through.
- Remove to a serving dish, and garnish with the remaining basil.
eggplants, green chile peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro, onion, light brown sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, fresh basil
Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/thai-charred-eggplant-with-tofu/ (may not work)