Thai Tofu And Butternut Squash Stew Food

SWEET-AND-SPICY ROASTED TOFU AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Drain tofu and slice into 1/2-inch-thick slabs. Cut each slab in half. Arrange tofu on a large baking sheet or several plates lined with several layers of paper towels. Place another layer of paper towels on top and weigh down tofu with another baking sheet or more plates topped with a heavy cookbook or cans. Let stand for 20 minutes. Pat tofu dry.
• While tofu drains, heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons. Cut each slice in half again.
• In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sriracha and a pinch of salt. Whisk in peanut oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the mixture into a separate bowl and reserve. Whisk honey into the original mixture. Spread squash out on a large baking sheet and pour honey-soy mixture over it. Sprinkle squash lightly with salt and pepper and toss well. Roast until bottoms are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Flip and roast until uniformly golden and soft, about 10 minutes more. Transfer squash to a large bowl.
• Adjust the heat to broil and position a rack just below the heating element. Toss tofu with reserved soy mixture and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet (you can use the same one you used for the squash). Cook until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Toss hot tofu with squash, sesame seeds and celery leaves, adding more soy sauce if you like.

THAI TOFU AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks; sauté 3 minutes. Add ginger, serrano, and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, curry, and sugar. Add water, squash, mushrooms, salt, and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sauté 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add tofu, peanut butter, and juice to squash mixture. Serve over rice; sprinkle evenly cilantro.

SWEET SQUASH, SWEET POTATO, AND TOFU STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, spray bottom and put onions and spices. Sauté onions for about 4-5 minutes on high heat, or until golden brown.
• Add vegetable stock, chopped tomato, and tomato puree.
• Add cubed sweet potato and butternut squash, and then stir the mixture. Cover pot, reduce heat, and let simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes (or until the squash is almost tender). You want the stock to be bubbling, but not boiling.
• Add zucchini and tofu. Cover and let simmer for another 5 minutes or so, then add the spinach. Cover again and cook until spinach is wilted.
• Remove from heat and add the sweeteners. Stir everything together and make sure squash and sweet potatoes are soft.
• Enjoy!

THAI TOFU AND SQUASH CURRY

Steps:

• Pat tofu dry with paper towels; cut into 3/4-inch (2 cm) cubes. Set aside.
• Peel and seed squash; cut into 3/4-inch cubes to make 3 cups. Set aside.
• In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and curry paste, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add squash, coconut milk, stock, soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce and salt; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer until squash is almost tender, about 12 minutes.
• Add red pepper; simmer for 5 minutes. Add tofu; simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, in airtight container until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat to continue.)
• Stir in cilantro and lime juice; sprinkle with peanuts.

THAI INSPIRED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CURRY

Steps:

• In a 12" skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until shallots are translucent. Be careful to NOT burn the garlic.
• Add 1/2 the can of coconut milk and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
• Add curry paste to the coconut milk in the skillet. For milder sauce use 2 teaspoons of the paste. For hotter use 1 tbsp or more.
• Once the paste incorporates into the coconut milk add the remaining 1/2 can of coconut milk and the broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
• Add the cauliflower to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the squash and the zucchini to the pan and return to a boil. Lower the heat again to a simmer and cook until all the vegetables are tender for about 15-20 minutes longer.
• Be sure to stir the mixture periodically. If you find that the vegetables are not cooking fast enough, cover the pan in the last 10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust season accordingly.
• Serve over rice.