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.

Submitted by Anonymous
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook's Note:

You can use coconut oil in place of sesame oil, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

486 Calories
21g Fat
72g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 486
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 72g 26%
Dietary Fiber 39g 139%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 135mg 150%
Calcium 314mg 24%
Iron 8mg 43%
Potassium 2922mg 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.