Simple Marinated Veggie Tofu
Tofu is an excellent source of protein and it can be incorperated into a myriad of different recipes from enchiladas and un-meat loaves , to breakfast hash and lunch wraps .Silken tofu is easy to blend into dressings , sauces and smoothies , while firm tofu can be used as mock meat .
The color and taste of tofu is pretty bland right out of the package , it doesn't take much to spruce things up enough for incorporation into a tasty and satisfying meal . A little salt ,pepper and soy sauce rubbed into tofu before baking or frying it makes for a great stir fry meal .
Try this simple Marinated Veggie Tofu with Noodles .Veggie and tofu Stir Fry gives you that delicious seared . Slightly smoky taste that you enjoy in a good Chinese restaurant but are the results from your own wok .
Ingredients
Serves 3
Marinade
175 g chilled tofu , cut into 1.5 cm cubes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp ginger powder
For the stir fry
8 oz noodles
1 tsp coconut oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups broccoli ,small florets and thinly sliced stems
1 large bok choy
2 springs onions, finely sliced
1/4 cup water
1/4 pepper flakes
2 tbsp sesame seeds
Method
1 . In a shallow bowl , mix all the ingredients under Marinade (except tofu). Add cubed tofu and let sit for at least 15 minutes , to a few hours.Longer the better .
2 .Prepare the noodles according to package instructions and keep aside. Heat oil in a large skillet at medium heat .
3 . Add garlic and cook until golden . Add the broccoli florets , broccoli stems , bok choy and 1/4 cup water . Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bright green .
4 . Add the tofu along with the marinade and cook for a minute . Add the noodles , pepper flakes , onion and mix well . Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through . Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve hot .
The color and taste of tofu is pretty bland right out of the package , it doesn't take much to spruce things up enough for incorporation into a tasty and satisfying meal . A little salt ,pepper and soy sauce rubbed into tofu before baking or frying it makes for a great stir fry meal .
Try this simple Marinated Veggie Tofu with Noodles .Veggie and tofu Stir Fry gives you that delicious seared . Slightly smoky taste that you enjoy in a good Chinese restaurant but are the results from your own wok .
Ingredients
Serves 3
Marinade
175 g chilled tofu , cut into 1.5 cm cubes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp ginger powder
For the stir fry
8 oz noodles
1 tsp coconut oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups broccoli ,small florets and thinly sliced stems
1 large bok choy
2 springs onions, finely sliced
1/4 cup water
1/4 pepper flakes
2 tbsp sesame seeds
Method
1 . In a shallow bowl , mix all the ingredients under Marinade (except tofu). Add cubed tofu and let sit for at least 15 minutes , to a few hours.Longer the better .
2 .Prepare the noodles according to package instructions and keep aside. Heat oil in a large skillet at medium heat .
3 . Add garlic and cook until golden . Add the broccoli florets , broccoli stems , bok choy and 1/4 cup water . Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bright green .
4 . Add the tofu along with the marinade and cook for a minute . Add the noodles , pepper flakes , onion and mix well . Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through . Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve hot .
