Fermented Tofu and Tomato Braised Eggplant with Rice
This braised dish pairs eggplant, cut into 3 cm chunks with fermented tofu, mashed, jasmine rice, cooked and tomatoes, chopped. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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260g eggplant, cut into 3 cm chunks65 kcal
180g tomatoes, chopped32 kcal
35g fermented tofu (red or white), mashed27 kcal
220g jasmine rice, cooked286 kcal
18g neutral oil159 kcal
10g garlic, minced15 kcal
10g soy sauce7 kcal
5g sugar19 kcal
12g thai basil leaves4 kcal
60g water0 kcal
Cooking instructions
neutral oilgarlic
Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook 20 seconds until fragrant.
eggplantneutral oil
Add eggplant and stir to coat in oil. Cook 6-8 minutes, turning, until starting to soften and brown.
tomatoesfermented tofu (red or white)soy saucesugar
Add tomatoes, fermented tofu, soy sauce, and sugar. Use a spoon to mash the fermented tofu into the sauce.
eggplantsoy saucewater
Add water, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes until eggplant is very tender and the sauce is glossy. Taste and adjust saltiness with a splash more soy sauce if needed.
jasmine ricethai basil leaves
Serve hot over cooked rice with basil torn on top.
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