Thai Tofu With Pineapple And Veggies Food

THAI TOFU WITH PINEAPPLE AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into 6 slabs crosswise. Blot well on paper towels, then cut into dice.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil with the soy sauce in a stir-fry pan. Add the tofu and stir-fry over medium-high heat until golden on most sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Add the onion and carrots and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add the peas, pineapple, baby corn, tomatoes, coconut milk, optional lemongrass, and curry powder. Gently stir in the tofu. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 5 minutes.
• Combine the cornstarch and optional curry paste in a cup or small bowl. Add enough water to dissolve, then pour the mixture into the pan. Simmer gently until the liquid has thickened.
• Stir in the cilantro and season with salt. Serve at once in shallow bowls over plenty of hot cooked grain.
• variation
• Try substituting a leek for the onion in this dish. Use the white portion of a medium or large leek; cut in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/4-inch half-circles. Rinse well in a colander before using.
• menu suggestions
• As mentioned in the headnote, this is a plentiful dish, so an interesting salad is enough to complete the meal. Two good choices are Bok Choy, Red Cabbage, and Carrot Salad (page 176) or Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad with Oranges and Almonds (page 180). Try the latter with the Sesame-Ginger Salad Dressing (page 222) option. If you'd like a little something extra with the meal, add prepared vegan dumplings or spring rolls (from your grocer's frozen foods section).
• nutrition information
• Calories: 322
• Total Fat: 14g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 14g
• Sodium: 500mg

THAI PEANUT-PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Pour teriyaki sauce over tofu in shallow dish. Refrigerate 10 min. Drain tofu, reserving the teriyaki sauce.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add tofu; cook 3 to 4 min. or until golden brown on all sides, stirring occasionally. Remove tofu from skillet.
• Add peppers to skillet; cook and stir 2 min. Add onions; cook and stir 1 min. Add rice and pineapple; mix lightly. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add nuts, tofu and reserved teriyaki sauce; mix lightly. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

AMAZING SIMPLE THAI TOFU

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.
• Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

THAI TOFU CURRY WITH POTATOES AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, pepper, galangal, lemon grass, soy sauce and brown sugar and process until smooth. Add the cardamom, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and 1 T of the oil and process to form a paste. Blend in the water. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 T oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, cover, and cook, stirring a few times, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and spice paste and cook for 2-3 minutes longer. Stir Stir in the stock, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, 20-30 minutes.
• Stir in the tofu, pineapple, and coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes longer to heat through.