Ca Tim Kho Tau Hu (Vegetarian Braised Eggplants and Tofu) Recipe

Ca Tim Kho Tau Hu (Vegetarian Braised Eggplants and Tofu)

Ingredients

2 Eggplants
1 bottom half Leek
Fried Tofu
1/2 Pineapple
1-2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
1/2 tsp. Salt
Pinch of Kosher Salt
3/4 tsp. Sugar
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
3/4 cup Light Soy Sauce
Pinch of Salt
2 tsp. Sugar
2 Tbsp. Water
1 Tbsp. Vegetarian Stir-fry Sauce
Chili Pepper (optional)

Cut 1/2 of a Pineapple into small pieces. Chop 1 bottom half of a Leek.
Fill a large bowl with water.  Add in some Lime Juice about 1-2 Tbsp. and 1/2 tsp. Salt.
Rinse 2 long Egg Plants, cut it and put into the water to help the Egg Plants stay fresh.
In a pan add in the pineapple. Add in a pinch of Kosher Salt and 3/4 tsp. Sugar mix and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes.
In a different pan add in 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil and chopped Leek. Saute until slightly brown.
Add 3/4 cup Soy Sauce, pinch of Salt, 2 tsp. Sugar, 2 Tbsp. Water, Fried Tofu, 1 Tbsp. Vegetarian Stir-fry Sauce and cooked Pineapple.
Rinse and wash the Eggplants then add into pan. Cover lid to let it cook for about 7 minutes. Optional add in Chili Pepper. Enjoy with family meal.