Eggplant Tofu Soba Noodles

Just the other day, I watched Eggplant Tofu combo on the food network. But the chef deep fried both the ingredients. I didn't want to invest in that many calories so I lightened up the recipe and stir fried along with Soba noodles.

Eggplant-Tofu Soba Noodles

Ingredients
Vegetables

1 red bell pepper, cored and cubed

1 eggplant, cubed

1 bunch spring onions, white and greens cut diagonally

1 Extra Firm Tofu block, grilled

For Sauce – whisk

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tsp sugar

A pinch of black pepper, crushed

1 tsp corn starch

½ cup water

Tempering

1 tbsp peanut oil

2 tbsp minced garlic cloves

Method

1.     Heat up Wok. Add peanut oil. Swirl it around.
2.    Add minced garlic and white parts of onion. Stir fry for 30 seconds
3.    Add eggplant cubes. Stir fry for 10 minutes. Add salt to taste
4.    Add red bell pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
5.    Add tofu cubes. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
6.    Now add soba noodles.
7.    Mix.
8.    Stir in whisked sauce.
9.    Mix.
10.  Garnish with 2 drops of toasted sesame oil and green parets of onion

Note –
If you prefer hot, use 2-3 dried chilies in the tempering.

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