Chinese stir-fried vegetables with tofu
27 Jan 2016
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
This Chinese stir-fried vegetables with tofu is super easy to make - perfect for vegetarians as a main (with some steamed rice on the side) or can be served as part of a Chinese meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp peanut (groundnut) oil
- 1 small head of broccoli
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 red chilli
- 1 bunch of spring onion
- 150g soy beans
- 2 heads of Pak Choi cabbage
- 250g firm tofu
- 1.5 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 30g cashew nuts
Instructions
- Drain the tofu, wipe it dry, and put it between two plates. Put a weight (e.g. two cans) on it to press the excess liquid out. If you have time leave the tofu pressed down this for at least an hour.
- Cut the broccoli roses off the stem.
- Deseed the chilli, then chop it up.
- Thinly slice the spring onion and garlic.
- Quarter the cabbage.
- Cut the tofu into 2cm cubes.
- Dry-fry the cashew nuts ( i.e. with no oil).
- Heat the oil in a wok at a medium temperature, and stir-fry the broccoli roses for about 5 minutes. If they get sticky, add a drop of water.
- Add the garlic and chilli, stir-fry for a minute, then add the spring onions, soy beans, cabbage and tofu. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, then add the Hoisin sauce, soy sauce and nuts. Mix well, then serve. immediately.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Main - Quick & Easy - Side - Supper
- Occasions: - Chinese New Year - Dinner Party - Parties
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Nuts & Seeds - Tofu
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Fat - Low GI - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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