Spicy Eggplant and Tofu

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tsbp white vinegar
1 lb eggplant, sliced into 3/4" x 2" slices
1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed
1 unit red pepper
1 unit onion
2 clove minced garlic
1 tsp ginger
2 unit green onions
0.67 tbsp chili paste
0.2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
0.5 cup vegetable broth
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cup rice

Directions

Prepare rice according to package directions. In medium bowl, prepare marinade by mixing chili paste, red pepper flakes, rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegan oyster sauce, broth, sugar and white vinegar. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook tofu until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Press tofu with large spatula to "dry fry" to remove remaining liquid. Remove from skillet and add to the marinade. Let sit 20-30 min.

Return skillet to medium high heat (with additional oil if needed). Add eggplant and fry until browned approximately 4 minutes. Remove from skillet. Add onions and peppers, stirfry approximately 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and continue to saute for 1 minute. Return eggplant and push vegetables to sides of skillet.

Pour marinade and tofu into skillet, along with the green onions pushing tofu and onions to the sides of skillet with vegetables. Bring marinade to a boil. Combine cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into skillet until thickened. Mix gently to coat with thickened sauce.

Serve over rice.

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