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Spicy Miso Eggplant Tofu

This spicy miso eggplant tofu is packed with umami flavor and heat to keep your tastebuds dancing. It's healthy, filling, and so easy to make! 
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Japanese eggplant sliced
  • ½ block of firm tofu cubed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 tbsp red miso
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

  • Mix together red pepper flakes, miso, sake, mirin, and maple syrup, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add minced garlic and eggplant slices and cook until eggplant starts to soften, stirring frequently.
  • Add tofu cubes and miso sauce and stir until sauce is evenly distributed. Take off from heat.
  • Garnish with green onion slices and serve hot.