Eggplant Tofu Stir Fry
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A savory and comforting stir-fry featuring crispy golden-brown tofu and tender cubed eggplants tossed in a rich, umami sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of Thai chili heat.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Fry the extra-firm tofu until golden brown and drain excess oil. → Saute ginger, garlic, chili, and shallots in a large pot until fragrant. → Add eggplants and tofu, then season with vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and sugar. → Pour in dissolved flour slurry to thicken the sauce. → Stir in scallions and sesame oil, then serve with rice.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Fry the extra-firm tofu until golden brown and drain excess oil. → Saute ginger, garlic, chili, and shallots in a large pot until fragrant. → Add eggplants and tofu, then season with vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and sugar. → Pour in dissolved flour slurry to thicken the sauce. → Stir in scallions and sesame oil, then serve with rice.
Introduction
A savory and comforting stir-fry featuring crispy golden-brown tofu and tender cubed eggplants tossed in a rich, umami sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of Thai chili heat.
Step 1
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the cubed extra-firm tofu until golden brown. Remove from heat and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat up vegetable oil and saute julienned ginger, minced garlic, Thai chili peppers, and minced shallots until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the cubed eggplants and the fried tofu to the pot, then stir well to mix.
Step 4
Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and sugar to the pot. Stir constantly for about 3-4 minutes until the eggplant is cooked.
Step 5
Dissolve flour in water to make a slurry. Pour this mixture into the pot and stir well to thicken the sauce.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Wrapping the tofu in paper towels and microwaving briefly beforehand helps draw out moisture for better frying.
Adjust the cooking time of the eggplants depending on how tender you prefer them.
This recipe contains no voiceover instruction; follow the visual cues and measurements precisely for best results.
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