Spicy Braised Eggplant and Tofu

Ingredients (14)

• 1 large eggplant or 2-3 smaller eggplants, salted and pressed
• 1 pound extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 6 Tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (I actually used baby bellas)
• 1 Tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 Tablespoons chili paste
• 1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2/3 Cup stock or water
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• Chopped cilantro (optional)
• Chopped scallions (optional)