Asian Tofu Pitas Food

ASIAN TOFU

Steps:

• Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Cut tofu lengthwise into 3/8-in. thick slices; cut each slice in half diagonally to make triangles. Place tofu and marinade in a large shallow bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 3-5 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat broiler. Reserving marinade, place tofu in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Drizzle remaining marinade over tops. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned and heated through, about 10 minutes.

ASIAN-STYLE TURKEY PITAS

Steps:

• Mix first five ingredients until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry red pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in turkey and green onions; heat through. Serve in pitas.

GREEK TOFU PITAS

Steps:

• drain the tofu and press for 30 min by putting between paper towels with a large weight (book or heavy pan) on top.
• Prepare the marinade by mixing oil, broth, pesto, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, lemon and salt and pepper to taste.
• cut the tofu into thin strips. Marinate the tofu for 1hr minimum, tossing a few times to make sure it is evenly distributed but being careful not to break pieces.
• meanwhile, combine cucumber, tomato, olive and feta in a bowl.
• Take the tofu out of the marinade (reserve marinade) and fry over very high heat in a non-stick skillet until darkly browned (very important that it is non-stick!). Turn off heat and immediately pour extra marinade over tofu. The pan will be very hot and the marinade should mostly cook off immediately,.
• Meanwhile, heat up pitas in oven or microwave. Cut in half and fill each one with tofu, tzatziki, and veggies.

PITA BREAD TOFU SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, and celery. Saute until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add mixture to the skillet with the tofu mixture. Cook until thickened, 4 or 5 minutes more.
• Heat pita bread in a toaster until warm, about 1 minute. Spoon the tofu mixture into the bread; add Cheddar cheese as garnish.

ASIAN TOFU PITAS

Steps:

• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray then heat until hot. Add the onion, peppers, & garlic and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the tofu, soy sauce, & pepper to the vegetables, stir. Continue to cook another 3-4 minutes or until the tofu is heated through. Remove from the heat & cool slightly.
• Mix the tomatoes & spinach in with the tofu & vegetables then stuff each pita half with the mixture. Serve immediately.

ASIAN TOFU WITH STIR-FRIED NOODLES, PAK CHOI & SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Make the marinade by mixing together all the ingredients. Drain the tofu by placing on several sheets of kitchen paper on a plate, with several more on top, and a heavy weight (such as a pan) on top of that. Leave for at least 15 mins. Cut the tofu into cubes and put in a small bowl with the marinade. Cover and leave for 30 mins-1 hr.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and sit them in a bowl of cold water.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan. Add the tofu pieces and fry until hot and crispy. Just before you remove the tofu from the pan, add any remaining marinade and let it sizzle for 10 secs. Place the tofu on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• In a frying pan or wok, heat the rapeseed and sesame oils over a high heat. Add the spring onion, garlic, chilli and ginger, and stir constantly for about 1 min. Add the sugar snap peas, pak choi and pepper, and stir for another 1-2 mins, then add the cooked noodles. Toss well, then add the soy sauce and lime juice, and mix until well combined and the pan is sizzling.
• Remove from the heat and divide between 2 bowls. Top each with tofu cubes and drizzle over any juices. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.

GRILLED SPICY ASIAN TOFU

Steps:

• Place the Garlic Cloves and Ginger in the bowl of a small food processor or dice and place in a blender. Process until chopped fine and add the Cilantro. Process until chopped fine. Add the Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce (if desired) and the Sriracha Sauce (you can substitute another hot sauce or chopped hot peppers, red pepper flakes etc -- ).
• Cut Tofu cubes into slices and press out the water. Place tofu in marinade for 1 - 12 hours.
• Place tofu on a clean oiled grill over lower heat [ baste grilled surfaces with teriyaki sauce until browned. Serve with steamed rice or udon noodles and Asian Grilled Vegetables.