SZECHUAN-STYLE EGGPLANT AND TOFU IN CHILI BEAN SAUCE

Szechuan-Style Eggplant and Tofu in Chili Bean Sauce image

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cm fresh ginger, grated
1 medium eggplant, sliced and cut into small chunks
500 ml water
3 tablespoons chili bean sauce, preferably dou ban jiang sauce, if available
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
400 g fresh tofu, in water, drained and cubed
2 small spring onions, shredded

Steps:

Heat a wok with the oil over a high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds.
Add the eggplant to the wok and continue frying for 2-3 minutes.
Pour over 500ml of water, followed by the chilli bean sauce, soy sauce and tofu. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes, garnish with spring onions and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 514.5, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 9