Like most things I fall in love with, I didn't know the first thing about tofu. The only time I've ever really eaten tofu was in Hot & Sour Soup (love) and at the restaurant this past weekend (love). So, I guess I love tofu. Who knew?
Just like any new recipe, I'm starting off easy.
Stir Fry Ingredients
1/4 onion
1/4 head cabbage
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/4 package fresh tofu
1 garlic clove
pinch of red pepper flakes
... if you like it hot... I always throw in a dash of Sriracha.
Soy Glaze
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 Sapporo
1/4 cup sugar
dash of water
Dishes Needed:
Small Frying Pan
Small Pot
First things first- chopping! Chop the onion, cabbage, pepper & tofu into small thin strips. Then mince the garlic. Keep these ingredients aside for now.
Mix all of the glaze ingredients together in the small pot and bring to a boil. Cook these and stir well until the sugar melts and liquids start to thicken into glaze. Cook over high heat around 5-6 minutes.
While the glaze is going, pour a little oil (peanut oil is best, but it doesn't really matter) into the frying pan and heat to medium. Throw in the garlic for a few seconds and then gently place the tofu in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides. This will only take a few minutes. Remove from heat.
When the glaze is done pour into a serving cup and return the pot to medium heat. Throw in all the veggies. Add a little of the glaze and cook for 3-5 minutes, until veggies start to wilt. Remove from heat.
Personally I like this dish with a little brown rice medley from Trader Joes.
To serve...
First lay down the rice, then the veggies. On top lay the tofu and pour over the glaze. And you're done! Easy and healthful.
Enjoy!
