THAI CHARRED EGGPLANT WITH TOFU

Thai Charred Eggplant with Tofu image

This is a very authentic Thai flavored recipe using some European techniques in the preparation, which just makes this recipe a 10 out of 10. It's super delicious!!!

Provided by ACHRISTOU

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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
½ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 20.3 g