Panda Express Eggplant TofuCopycat Recipe
2 tablespoons olive oil1 (12 oz) package of firm tofu, cut into 1 inch chunks2 tablespoons sesame oil1/2 medium size yellow or white onion, peeled and cut into small chunks1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, cut into chunks2 or 3 small eggplants, stem removed, cut into 1/2-inch by 1-inch slices, with peel2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 teaspoons chili garlic saucea pinch of white pepper, or to taste1 tsp granulated sugarHeat 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet or wok, fry and stir tofu until golden brown on all sides, remove from pan and set aside until needed. Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil, saute onion, garlic and red bell pepper until fragrant.Add the oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, white pepper, sugar and eggplant.Mix well and cover. Cook until eggplant is tender.Add back to pan the browned tofu, mix and let it warm through for another minute, uncovered. Serve while warm.
NOTES: Pictured above are white rice, chow mein, eggplant tofu and orange chicken.