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This Sesame tofu with stir-fried vegetables Recipe was submitted on 07/08/2004 by ammon from the kitchen.
"Tamari is a product similar to soy sauce, with a mellow flavor."
Ingredients:
1/4 cup low sodium tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 package (14 oz.) firm tofu
2 cups broccoli florets
3 cups julienned carrots
2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
2 cups julienned bok choy
1 tablespoon toated sesame seeds
Directions:
1- In a mixing bowl, combine the tamari, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of the ginger root and 1 tablespoon of the garlic.
2-cut the tofu into cubes, add it to the tamari mixture and marinate the tofu in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3-Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining sesame oil in the pan over high heat. With a slotted spoon, lift the tofu out of the marinade (reserve the marinade), add the tofu to the pan and brown it on all sides. Transfer the tofu to a plate.
5-Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of sesame oil in the pan, add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Add the red peppers and bok choy and cook for 5 minutes more. Add the broccoli, carrots, the remaining ginger and the remaining garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the reserved marinade, simmer for a minute or two and add the browned tofu.
6- Divide the tofu, vegetables adn sauce among 4 serving plates and garnish with sesame seeds.
Groups:
Dinner, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Preparation Time:
20 min.
Cooking Time:
15 min. plus one hour to marinate
Servings:
4 |
