Ingredients
- 15 sweet basil leaves
- 5 chili peppers (red)
- 3 garlic (cloves)
- 3/4 lb japanese eggplant
- 1/4 lb tofu
- 6 tb oil
- 3 tb bean sauce (yellow)
(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.