Spicy Roasted Eggplant with Tofu

== Ingredients ==
* 4 cilantro roots or ⅓ cup cilantro stems, chopped
* 2 large shallots, chopped
* 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
* 4 large cloves garlic, crushed
* 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
* 1 to 2 small fresh red or green chiles, like Thai bird chilies, chopped, or to taste
* ⅛ tsp salt
* 4 medium Asian or Japanese eggplants
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 8 oz firm tofu, cut into small cubes
* ¼ cup fresh Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped, plus extra for garnish
== Directions ==
# Put cilantro, shallots, brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, chiles and salt in food processor or blender, and blend into smooth paste.
# Heat wok or medium-sized skillet over high heat.
# Add whole eggplants, and cook until skins begin to char, turning with tongs to blacken on all sides.
# Remove from heat, cool and slice on diagonal into 1-inch-thick slices.
# Heat oil in same pan or wok over high heat.
# Add cilantro paste, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
# Add eggplant, and stir-fry 3 minutes more, or until just tender.
# Stir in tofu and basil leaves, and serve garnished with whole fresh basil leaves. 
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Thai basil Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Fresh chile pepper Recipes
Category:Thai chile Recipes
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Category:Palm sugar Recipes
Category:Firm tofu Recipes
Category:Japanese eggplant Recipes