Friday, December 9, 2011

Tofu Stir-Fry




This is a simple yet delicious Tofu stir-fry!  I love stir-fry for its endless variations.  I made this one with a zucchini, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and corn...but feel free to experiment and try out different variations.  This is also wonderful over cooked rise, my two-year-old ordered spaghetti...so we had to come to a compromise!


Serves 4

©      12 oz Firm Tofu-cut into cubes
©      1 small Zucchini-cut in half circles
©      1 small Onion-cut in strips
©      1/2 big Bell Pepper-cut in strips
©      1 medium Carrot-cut in strips
©      3/4 cup frozen Corn Kernels
©      2 cloves Garlic-minced
©      Seasoning Salt


Marinade for Tofu:
©      2 tablespoons Olive Oil
©      Juice of 1/2 Lemon/Line
©      1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
©      1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
©      1/2 teaspoon Salt


Directions:
1.  Prepare marinade in a small cup and poor over tofu cubes.  Allow to marinade while you prepare the rest of the vegetables.

2.  Season cut vegetables with your favorite seasoning salt.  Heat your wok over high heat.



3.  Add marinated tofu (with marinade) into the wok and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until most of the juices evaporate; carefully mixing occasionally.  Transfer cooked tofu into a clean plate.  Leave the remaining oils/marinade in the wok.

4.  Add seasoned vegetables into the hot wok; sauté on medium-high heat mixing occasionally.  If needed, add a few tablespoons of lemon juice, soy sauce, or water.  You may want to cover with a lid and allow the vegetables to cook slightly:  5-7 minutes.

5.  When vegetables are cooked, yet a little crispy return cooked tofu to the wok and mix.  Remove from heat.  Serve over cooked rise or spaghetti.  Try sprinkling with fresh green herbs like cilantro or parsley, or add a little crunch with sesame seeds.  Add soy sauce if desired.      





I hope you will give this light, yet tasty simple stir-fry a try!  Happy Friday Everyone!!!




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