To prepare tofu & eggplant: Slice tofu crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the coconut milk and water to the pot, bring it to a boil and stir, scraping the bottom for any … Add the tomato juice and 1 cup water and cook until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Serve with rice, if desired. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice; coarsely crush the tomatoes in a separate bowl. Add Thai and Chinese eggplants. Place tofu in a shallow dish with another heavy flat bottom dish on the top. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Place the tofu on the towel, cover with another folded towel, place another … All rights reserved. Leave it for 10 minutes to press out all excess liquid. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Pan fry cubed tofu on all sides until golden brown. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add curry powder and continue to fry for another 3 minutes. Meanwhile, puree the garlic, ginger, jalapeno and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor until a paste forms. 1 jalapeno pepper (remove seeds for less heat), 2 Japanese eggplants, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 12 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and patted dry, Sign up for the Recipe of the Day Newsletter Privacy Policy, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and Curry Condiments. All Rights Reserved. Add pan fried tofu and salt. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Place a folded clean kitchen towel on a baking sheet. Drain and cut tofu into ¾ inch cubes. Add the curry powder and tomatoes (but not the juice) and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Pour in coconut milk and bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and allow eggplants to cook for 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk and tofu; simmer until the eggplant is very tender, about 5 minutes. Turn off stove and allow curry to sit for 10 minutes before serving. Remove and set aside. A simple Thai eggplant curry with added tofu for extra protein. Roti n Rice is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Add the garlic-ginger paste and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Pour in coconut milk and bring it to a boil. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick fry pan. Meanwhile, puree the garlic, ginger, jalapeno and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor until a paste forms. Stir fry onion, garlic, and ginger over medium heat for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice; coarsely crush the tomatoes in a separate bowl. Add remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil to a medium sized pot. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat. This should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the onion and … Add curry powder and continue to fry for another 3 minutes. Your email address will not be published. Homemade curry paste tastes much more intense and flavorful than store-bought. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and the eggplant to the pot; cook 2 minutes.