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Overhead View of a Plate of Szechuan Tofu and Eggplant with Rice, Topped with Scallions
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Szechuan Eggplant with Tofu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
This melt-in-your-mouth Szechuan eggplant is pan fried, coated in a garlicky sweet-spicy sauce and served with crispy tofu over a bed of rice.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 4
Calories: 215 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
For the Crispy Tofu
  • Cooking spray or a bit of oil
  • 1 lb. extra firm tofu pressed at least 15 minutes and cubed
For the Szechuan Eggplant
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Asian chili paste or to taste
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb. eggplant sliced into thin strips (no thicker than ½ inch)
  • 2 scallions chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Tofu
  1. Coat large skillet with oil or cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
  2. Add tofu to skillet in a single layer. Cook until browned on each side - about 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, transfer to a plate and set aside.
Prepare the Eggplant
  1. Whisk broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, chili paste and cornstarch together in small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Place vegetable and sesame oil in skillet place over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add eggplant strips in a single layer. Cook about 5 minutes, until strips are browned on bottoms. Gently flip and cook another 5 minutes, until browned on opposite side and tender. You can add a dash more oil if the skillet begins to dry out.
  4. Add soy sauce mixture to skillet and cook about 1 more minute, until thickened and eggplant is well coated.
  5. Add tofu to skillet and toss to distribute.
  6. Divide among plates or bowls. Serve with rice and top with scallions.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition information does not include rice.

Nutrition Facts
Szechuan Eggplant with Tofu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Sodium 518mg22%
Potassium 494mg14%
Carbohydrates 16.2g5%
Fiber 5.3g21%
Sugar 8.8g10%
Protein 11.5g23%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.