Crispy Tofu With Cashews And Blistered Snap Peas Recipes

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CRISPY TOFU WITH CASHEWS AND BLISTERED SNAP PEAS



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A ginger and coconut milk reduction can coat pretty much anything that browns nicely on its own. Here, it's pieces of pan-seared tofu, but small morsels of chicken and pork will work just as well. The soy and the teaspoons of molasses give the sauce a little caramelization, and a little shine and gloss. For a fresh side, add some blistered snap peas, tossed with sliced scallions, a little mint and a splash of rice vinegar. Snow peas, green beans, broccoli or asparagus? If it's fresh and green, it'll work just fine.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     weeknight, one pot, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14-ounce) block firm or extra-firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed, vegetable or canola, plus more as needed
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 pound snap peas, trimmed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 2 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 (13-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk (light or full-fat)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons molasses, dark brown sugar or honey
1/2 cup toasted cashews
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup mint leaves, torn if large
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
Rice or any steamed grain, for serving

Steps:

  • Slice the tofu in half horizontally, and leave on paper towels to dry any excess liquid.
  • In a medium skillet or cast-iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high until it shimmers. Season both sides of the tofu with salt and black pepper, place in the pan and sear without moving until tofu is browned and golden on both sides, turning once halfway through, about 8 minutes total. Move the tofu to a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, and add the snap peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered and just tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and move to a bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add the ginger and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce and molasses. Simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce reduces and its color deepens to a dark brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. It should coat a spoon without running right off. Stir in the cashews, break the tofu into 1-inch pieces and toss in the pan to coat with sauce. Remove from heat, and taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • Toss the snap peas with the rice vinegar, scallions, mint and red-pepper flakes, if using. Divide among plates, along with the tofu and cashews. Serve with rice or any steamed grain.

HOT AND SOUR SEARED TOFU WITH SNAP PEAS



Hot and Sour Seared Tofu With Snap Peas image

Impatience was the main reason I failed at searing tofu. For years, I had given in to the temptation to poke it, turn it, examine it, annoy it. Then I finally learned that, like any very moist ingredient (fish, mushrooms, tomatoes), the less you bother it, the browner and crisper it will get. Once I figured that out, searing tofu was easy. These days it's a fixture in our something-quick-for-dinner arsenal. In this recipe, I stir-fry it with sliced sugar snap peas. But any vegetable cut into small pieces (asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, green beans) works well, too.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
4 large garlic cloves, grated
2 small jalapeño chiles, seeds and veins removed if desired, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, more for drizzling
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons peanut oil, more if needed
6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds, for serving
Cooked rice, for serving
Chopped cilantro or basil, for serving

Steps:

  • Drain tofu, wrap it with a clean dish towel or several layers of paper towels and place on a rimmed plate; top with another plate and a weight (a can works). Let drain further.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine garlic, chiles, soy sauce, ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, fish sauce and honey.
  • Unwrap tofu and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Pat slices dry.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Add peanut oil and let heat for 30 seconds, then carefully add tofu. Don't touch tofu for 2 to 3 minutes, letting it sear until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 2 to 3 minutes. Move tofu to one side of pan (or stack pieces on top of one another to make room in pan), then add sugar snap peas, scallions and, if needed, a few drops more peanut oil. Stir-fry vegetables until they start to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add sauce and stir well, cooking until peas are done to taste, another minute or two. Spoon sauce all over tofu, unstacking it if necessary.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over tofu and vegetables and serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro or basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 697 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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