THAI PANANG CURRY WITH BABY EGGPLANTS AND TOFU

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A Thai-inspired recipe with eggplants and tofu. I am not Asian, and I don't want to claim this is an authentic Thai recipe! I had baby eggplants at hand, and I looked for ways to cook them. I couldn't find a single recipe that would satisfy me, so I got inspiration by 3-4 different ones, based on the ingredients I had available. The ready-made curry paste made it easy to prepare, and tasty for us. :) Serve with rice.

Provided by Pink Manta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
2 tablespoons sesame oil, or more to taste
½ onion, chopped
1 ¾ ounces panang curry paste
5 sweet chiles, halved and seeded
⅔ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
12 baby eggplants, quartered, or more as desired
½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
12 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tofu until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add sesame oil and onion to the same skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add curry paste and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chiles; cook and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and bring to a boil, mixing well.
  • Add eggplants and bell pepper to the skillet with the coconut milk. Cook until eggplant is almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add tofu and tomatoes; cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.9 calories, Carbohydrate 72.4 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 38.9 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 29 g

Ahmed Benslimane
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Pamela Carlson
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I substituted almond butter for the peanut butter. It was still delicious!


Ugwu Chiamaka
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This curry was so good, I ate two helpings!


Maryam Malik
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe made me a believer! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Rory Okane (Xeno)
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Meh.


Prince Atafah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the curry turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Twinamatsiko Ahmed
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Not bad, but I think I'll add some extra spice next time.


Sk Gf
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the rich and flavorful curry.


Onyeiwu Blessing
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The curry was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Roger Rabbit
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Would definitely make this again!


FF Tomal
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My family loved this recipe! The tofu added a nice protein source and the eggplant melted in our mouths.


Kintu Joshua
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5 stars! Easy to follow and the curry paste was spot on.


Rtvt4f4 Jfuff7f
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This Thai Panang Curry was a delightful explosion of flavors! The combination of baby eggplants and tofu was unique and delicious.