Eggplant or Aubergine is such a versatile veggie. The meaty texture of eggplants and almost no flavour is perfect to add your favourite spice or sauce and make it your own. Flavouring them right was all it took to make everyone fall in love with this versatile veggie. All you need is to season eggplant properly and cook for the right time to create a perfect texture. I am sharing a few tips to make any eggplant taste good. If you want to include eggplants in your everyday cooking you are at the right place. I am planning to share a few eggplant recipes that will make you fall in love with this humble veggie. A few days ago I shared our all-time favourite baba ganoush recipe and Eggplant sandwich now this Chinese eggplant tofu is another of our family favourites.
Why We Love This
This recipe combines eggplant and tofu, both of these are black canvas and absorb any flavour beautifully. The dish is a perfect balance of nutrients. Chinese eggplant tofu is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and super healthy. Eggplant is rich in fibre and tofu is rich in vegan protein so this dish is a great balance of healthy and tasty.
Ingredients
Eggplant: Chinese long eggplant is preferable if you can’t find the long ones you can use any variety with fewer seeds. Tofu: Use semi firm or silken tofu. Sauces: soy sauce, chilli bean paste, chilli sauce, Aromatics: spring onions, garlic paste, ginger Seasoning: salt, chilli flakes Peanut oil Sesame seeds See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
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Top Tip
Preparing the eggplant in right manner and right kind of sauce is the key to make perfect eggplant dish. All you need is to season eggplant properly with salt. That add taste and remove bitterness. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. finish with green onions, chilli oil and sesame seeds.
Storage
You can make it ahead of time and store in refrigerator for upto 2 days. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge. Eggplant in this form do not freeze well as the texture spoils after freezing. So I do not recommend freezing this dish.
Serving Suggestions
It tastes best as a main or as side with steamed rice or stir fried noodles both.
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