Eggplant & Tofu Mince
Eggplant & Tofu Mince
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, (400g), sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
- 1/2 block firm tofu, (225g), crumbled into a mince-like texture
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy, for color
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mushroom seasoning
- 1-2 chilli oil or crisp, to taste
- salt, to taste, if necessary
- 3/4 cup water
For Garnish
- fresh chilli
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Slice the eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the green onion, separating the whites from the greens. With clean hands, crumble the tofu into a mince-like texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of the neutral oil in a large pan or wok on low heat. Once hot, add the eggplant in a single layer. Allow to cook on each side until very lightly golden and slightly softened (about 80-90% cooked). This should take approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked eggplant from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the eggplant cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy, sugar, ground white pepper, mushroom seasoning, chilli oil or crisp (to taste), and salt (if necessary). Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan. Then add the white parts of the green onion and the diced onion. Fry for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the crumbled tofu mince and continue to fry for another 2 minutes until lightly golden.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Return the previously cooked eggplant to the pan. Pour in the pre-mixed sauce and the 3/4 cup of water. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Put a lid on the pan and cook for 5 minutes on medium-high heat until the eggplant has completely softened. Taste and season if required.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Garnish the dish with fresh chilli and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice and your choice of salad or greens if desired. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Eggplant & Tofu Mince
- 1 medium eggplant, (400g), sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
- 1/2 block firm tofu, (225g), crumbled into a mince-like texture
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy, for color
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mushroom seasoning
- 1-2 chilli oil or crisp, to taste
- salt, to taste, if necessary
- 3/4 cup water
For Garnish
- fresh chilli
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Slice the eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the green onion, separating the whites from the greens. With clean hands, crumble the tofu into a mince-like texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of the neutral oil in a large pan or wok on low heat. Once hot, add the eggplant in a single layer. Allow to cook on each side until very lightly golden and slightly softened (about 80-90% cooked). This should take approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked eggplant from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the eggplant cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy, sugar, ground white pepper, mushroom seasoning, chilli oil or crisp (to taste), and salt (if necessary). Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan. Then add the white parts of the green onion and the diced onion. Fry for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the crumbled tofu mince and continue to fry for another 2 minutes until lightly golden.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Return the previously cooked eggplant to the pan. Pour in the pre-mixed sauce and the 3/4 cup of water. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Put a lid on the pan and cook for 5 minutes on medium-high heat until the eggplant has completely softened. Taste and season if required.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Garnish the dish with fresh chilli and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice and your choice of salad or greens if desired. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min