Eggplant With Tofu
0.75 lb japanese eggplant (about 3 cups sliced)
0.25 lb tofu
6.00 tablespoon oil
3.00 garlic cloves crushed
5.00 red chili peppers - seeded and chopped
15.00 sweet basil leaves
3.00 tablespoon yellow bean sauce (see note)
NOTE: (yellow bean sauce from Thailand is saltier than sauce from Hong Kong or China, so season to taste)
Slice unpeeled eggplant crosswise into slices 1/8-inch thick. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat oil in skillet add garlic and stir-fry until light brown (don't burn!). Add eggplant and tofu and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add remaining ingredients mix gently. Serve immediately, since eggplant and basil turn dark if dish sits after cooking. Makes 3 to 4 servings.
Yield: 4 servings