Vegetarian Recipe: Roasted Eggplant with Tofu from Japan and Thailand

Name: Vegetarian Recipe: Roasted Eggplant with Tofu from Japan and Thailand
Ingredients: 4 cilantro roots or 0.33 cup chopped cilantro stems; 2 large shallots, chopped; 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar; 4 large cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 to 2 small fresh red or green chiles, like Thai bird chilies, chopped, or to taste; 1/8 tsp salt; 4 medium Asian or japanese eggplants; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 oz (227 g) firm tofu, cut into small cubes; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh thai basil leaves, plus extra for garnish

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Enjoy the flavorful combination of cilantro roots, shallots, garlic, lime juice, and fresh chiles in this vegetarian dish featuring Asian or Japanese eggplants and firm tofu. Perfect for any occasion!

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Ingredients

4 cilantro roots or 0.33 cup chopped cilantro stems
2 large shallots, chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
4 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 to 2 small fresh red or green chiles, like Thai bird chilies, chopped, or to taste
1/8 tsp salt
4 medium Asian or japanese eggplants
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 oz (227 g) firm tofu, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh thai basil leaves, plus extra for garnish