tofu
Stir Fry Veges with Tofu
1/4 cup salt reduced vegetable stock
2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
2 tablespoons mushroom oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil *
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup raw cashews
1 red onion, cut in thin wedges
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2-3cm piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces
1 bunch baby bok choy, trimmed, stems chopped and leaves separated
100g snow peas, trimmed
200g firm tofu, drained and cut into 1cm cubes
steamed brown rice to serve
* can use olive oil
1- combine stock, sauces and sesame oil in a jug. Set aside.
2- Heat a wok over high heat. Swirl 1 teaspoon oil around wok. Add cashews and stir-fry until golden. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
3- Heat remaining oil in wok. Add onion. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, ginger, asparagus and bok choy stems. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until just tender.
4- Add bok choy leaves, snow peas and sauce mixture. Toss to combine. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Add tofu and stir-fry until hot. Toss through cashews and serve with steamed brown rice.
SERVES 4
Coconut Curry Tofu
2 bunches green onions
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
60 ml soy sauce, divided
2 g brown sugar
3 g curry powder
2 g minced fresh ginger
10 g chile paste
455 g firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
110 g fresh mushrooms, chopped
10 g chopped fresh basil
280 g chopped bok choy
salt to taste
1. Remove white parts of green onions, and finely chop. Chop greens into 2 inch pieces.
2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, mix coconut milk, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
3. Stir tofu, tomatoes, yellow pepper, mushrooms, and finely chopped green onions into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in basil and bok choy. Season with salt and remaining soy sauce. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Garnish with remaining green onion.
