Black Pepper Tofu

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2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (as needed)

1 medium eggplant, cubed

200 grams (7 oz) oyster mushrooms

6 tablespoons soy sauce (regular, Chinese-style light soy sauce)

2 ½ tablespoons molasses

½ tablespoon rice vinegar

1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed

½ tablespoon cornstarch mixed with ½ tablespoon cold water

A block (400 g / 14 oz) of extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed and cubed

Cornstarch for coating the tofu

5 small shallots (or 3 big ones), sliced thinly from top to bottom

6 cloves of garlic, grated or pressed

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

2 long red chili peppers, sliced (get a variety that has a bit of heat but won’t burn your face off either)

2 or 3 green onions, sliced into strips

Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Rice, for serving

Directions at cilantroandcitronella.com

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