thai charred eggplant with tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.