Eggplant With Tofu

Ingredients

3/4 lb japanese eggplant
1/4 lb tofu
6 tb oil
3 garlic
5 chili peppers
15 sweet basil leaves
3 tb bean sauce

Instructions

(SEE NOTE) NOTE: (yellow bean sauce from Thailand is saltier than sauce from Hong Kong or China, so season to taste) Slice unpeeled eggplant crosswise into slices 1/8-inch thick. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat oil in skillet; add garlic and stir-fry until light brown (don't burn!). Add eggplant and tofu and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Serve immediately, since eggplant and basil turn dark if dish sits after cooking. Makes 3 to 4 servings.