Charred Eggplant Curry

Ingredients (24)

• 1 large eggplant, quartered and charred
• 1 pound tofu, seared and sliced
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water or vegetable stock
• Scallions, diced (garnish)
• Olive oil
• Curry Paste:
• 3 shallots
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 inches ginger, peeled
• 3-4 Kafir lime leaves
• 5-8 dried bird chilis
• 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil