Brinjal, Asparagus and Tofu Sambal

Need a quick fix dinner? This might just be your solution! In a pot, cook some brown rice..and at the same time, in a wok, get stir-frying!

This right here is magic...

But beware, this packet does contain msg..therefore, I wouldn't recommended using this regularly...

Today, I made Brinjal, asparagus and tofu sambal. You can use long(snake) or French beans, snap peas, also add some prawns and squid.. In Malaysia, one famous vegetable we use is petai or some call it stink beans.

 

I love love petai but V wouldn't be in the same room with me if I were to eat them. Petai is very good especially for the urinary tract and if it is petai season in Malaysia, you would NOT  want to visit a public toilet!

For a vegetarian version, I'd recommend using this sambal paste instead.

This can be bought from Asian grocers that carry a range of Malaysian  products. I get mine from Soon Seng grocer at Flemington. This paste is extremely versatile, add one tablespoon when frying rice of stir-frying any other vegetables.

Brinjal, Asparagus & Tofu Sambal Tumis

Ingredients:

1/2 cup tofu, cubed

1 small brinjal or aubergine, cubed

1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2 inches

3 garlic cloves, grated

6 tbsp olive oil

1 packet sambal tumis paste

Method:

1. Shallow fry tofu in 4 tbsp oil and drain on a kitchen towel.

2. Shallow fry brinjal in the same oil and drain on a kitchen towel.

3. Fry grated garlic in 2 tbsp of oil and add asparagus.

4. Empty sambal tumis packet content into wok and stir well to mix.

5. Add fried tofu and brinjal and stir.

6. If it gets too dry, add 3-4 tbsp water and cook for 3-4 minutes. 

7. Dish up and serve with brown rice...