Sesame Asian Tofu Stir Fry Food

SESAME-CRUSTED TOFU WITH GINGERY NOODLES

Steps:

• Tip the beaten egg onto a plate and coat the tofu in it. On a plate, mix the cornflour, sesame seeds and seasoning and dip the tofu pieces into it. Set aside.
• Heat the wok and add 2 tbsp of the oil, plus the carrots, and stir-fry until tender, adding a few splashes of water if they start to stick. Add the chilli, garlic, ginger and most of the spring onions, and fry for a few more mins. Meanwhile, cook the noodles following pack instructions, drain, then toss into the vegetables, along with the syrup and soy.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. Carefully shallow-fry the tofu pieces, a few mins each side, until golden. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Scatter with the remaining spring onions and serve with the noodles and a little extra soy sauce, if you like.

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.

SESAME TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into cubes, place in a non-metallic bowl and add the sesame oil and soy sauce. Stir well and leave in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Heat the wok until very hot, add the sesame seeds and dry-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden. Tip onto a plate to cool. 3. Reheat the wok, add the oil and swirl it around to coat the side. Remove the tofu from the dish with a slotted spoon and reserve the marinade. Stir-fry the tofu over high heat, turning occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until browned. Remove from the wok and set aside. 4. Add the vegetables and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until they are just tender. Add the rice and tofu, and stir-fry until heated through. 5. Add the toasted sesame seeds, the reserved marinade and extra soy sauce to taste. Toss to coat the tofu and vegetables, then serve immediately.

TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vegetable broth and honey. Set aside.
• Once the tofu has drained, slice in half then into 1/2 inch cubes and place into a large bowl and season with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
• Sprinkle cornstarch on top and gently toss with your hands to ensure all tofu pieces are covered.
• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat to medium-high.
• Add the tofu and let it get crispy without touching it or flipping for 3-4 minutes, then repeat on all sides.
• Remove tofu and set aside.
• To the skillet at medium heat, add sesame oil, red peppers, broccolini and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
• Add the tofu and sauce, toss and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened and the tofu is heated through.
• Top with sesame seeds.

STIR-FRIED ASIAN TOFU

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into 3/4-inch squares and marinate in citrus zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Combine hoisin, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch; reserve for later. In a 12-inch skillet heat vegetable and sesame oils until very hot. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 10 seconds. Add mushrooms and broccoli, some water, cover and steam for 2 minutes or until mushrooms and broccoli begin to get tender. Add tofu. Stir hoisin sauce to recombine cornstarch and add to skillet. Cover and simmer 30 seconds to a minute to thicken. Season with salt and crushed red pepper.

TOFU & MIXED VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Steps:

• Put the Shiitaki in a micro wave safe bowl with water to cover.
• Nuke for 22 seconds. Let set for 30 minutes.
• Mix the four marinade ingredients. Add the Tofu. Stir gently to coat.
• When the mushrooms are ready, drain and cut into thin slices the size of your thumb nail. Set aside.
• Heat the wok.
• Toast the Sesame Seeds 'til golden. Set aside.
• Add the Oil to wok. Swirl to coat. Add garlic and Ginger. Stir fry 1 minute.
• Add all the vegetables but snow peas and Bean sprouts. Stir fry 3-4 minutes.
• Add Snow peas, Stir fry 2 minutes.
• Push vegetables up the sides of the wok.
• Lift the Tofu from the marinade, set aside.
• Add the Sabal Oelek to the marinade, Mix well, add to the center of the wok. ***NOTE*** If you're not familiar with Sabal Oelek, it is an delicious asian chili paste but IT IS HOT! By all means got to know it but use caution try less than 1/4 teaspoon the first time. You can work you're way up as you learn.
• Stir 'til the sauce starts to thicken.
• Add the Tofu and Bean Sprouts, stir gently to mix.
• Heat through.
• Empty the wok into a serving bowl. keep warm.
• Quickly clean and dry the wok. Heat, add 3 TBS oil. Add noodles, stir as they puff.
• Place hot noodles on each plate. Top with the vegetables. Top with toasted Sesame Seeds. Serve.

SESAME-GINGER ASPARAGUS AND TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place tofu between several sheets of paper towels on a plate and top with another plate or heavy pan and let sit for 30 minutes to press out liquid. Discard towels and turn tofu block on it's side and slice in half, making halves about 1 inch thick. Place slices in a pie plate or shallow baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sesame oil, 2 tbls soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic and chili sauce. Pour this mixture over the tofu slices and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning slices over halfway through.
• Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Slice spears and tips into 1-inch pieces.
• Remove tofu from marinade and pat dry. Save marinade.
• Mix reserved marinade in a bowl with 1/4 cup soy sauce, lime juice, water and cornstarch.
• Cut tofu slices into 1-inch cubes.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in wok or large skillet and stir-fry tofu until it begins brown, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu from pan to a plate.
• Add asparagus, green onion and mushrooms to wok or skillet (add more oil if needed) and stir-fry until asparagus is just beginning to be tender, about 6 minutes. Return tofu to pan and stir-fry another minute or two.
• Stir in marinade mixture and bring to a boil, cooking until slightly thickened. Serve at once over rice or noodles.

VEGGIE TOFU STIR-FRY WITH SESAME SEEDS OVER BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Place tofu in a colander and drain 10 minutes.
• Pat dry with paper towels.
• Place soy sauce in a shallow dish, add tofu, cover, refrigerate, and marinate 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour, turning once.
• In medium covered saucepan, bring 2 cups vegetable broth or water to a boil.
• Slowly stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer 40 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok, large skillet, or heavy saucepan over medium-high flame.
• Add garlic and onion and sauté until onions are wilted, 1-2 minutes .
• Add broccoli and red peppers, the remaining 1 1/4 cup broth or water, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, basil, oregano, and black pepper and continue to cook 2 more minutes, or until mushrooms are soft.
• Addsesame seeds and the marinated tofu with soy sauce, and cook, stirring gently, until tofu is heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Serve over the cooked rice.

SESAME GINGER TOFU AND VEGGIE STIR FRY

Steps:

• Slice tofu into 3-4 horizontal slices. Drain well by placing between 2 cookie sheets lined with paper towels. Weight down the top cookie sheet with canned goods or a cast iron skillet to "press" the moisture out of the tofu. Keep changing the paper towels until no more moisture can be pressed from the tofu. This is the key to crispy tofu. Once dry, cut the tofu up into 1" cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to coat.
• While drying the tofu, prepare the sauce. Combine sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water. Mix in blender or food processor until completely smooth. Set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat pan. Add the cubed tofu to the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes. Flip the tofu as needed to brown all sides. Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce to the tofu and allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. When the tofu is carmelized, remove to plate and keep warm.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the veggies and toss to coat. Cook the veggies for 3-4 minutes or just to al dente. Add the sauce and let it thicken just slightly. Add the tofu and sesame seeds and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the tofu has soaked up all the flavors.
• Serve warm with rice or quinoa or on its own. Eat right away as the tofu will lose its crispiness as it sits and cools.