Almond Tofu (Vegan War Su Gai)
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1.5 blocks extra firm tofu, sliced into 12 pieces2 cups brown rice (unprepared)4 cups water1/2 large yellow onion, sliced finely4 stalks celery, diagonal sliced finely2 scallions, sliced, separate white slices from green slices1 tbsp peanut oil1/3 cup slivered almonds1 cup shredded lettuceMarinade:6 fl oz dry sherry2 tbsp tamari2 tbsp nutritional yeast2 tsp garlic powderWater to cover (4-8 fl oz)Sauce:1/2 cup cornstarch6 tbsp water6 cups vegetable broth (low sodium is best)6 tbsp Earth Balance buttery spread4 tsp tamariBreading:1/2 cup besan or other gluten-free flour1/4 cup cornstarchseveral dashes ground black pepper1 tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp ground ginger
Combine brown rice and 4 cups water in medium saucepan, bring to boil, cover, lower heat to low, simmer covered for 45 minutes, turn off heat, allow to sit covered for 15 minutes.
While rice is cooking, combine marinade ingredients in a large dish. Lay slices of tofu in the marinade, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes or more.
Combine sauce ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil while consistently whisking. Allow to boil for a few minutes, whisking regularly. Turn heat to low, whisk or stir occasionally while preparing other foods in order to keep sauce combined.
Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Combine breading ingredients in a large bowl. Dredge tofu slices in breading and lay on cookie sheet. Broil tofu in oven, turning once, until crispy on both sides.
In a frying pan or wok, stir fry the onion, celery, and white slices from the scallions in the peanut oil until vegetables are soft. Combine with the sauce.
For each serving, place a portion of rice on plate, top with broiled tofu, cover generously with sauce, and garnish with almonds, lettuce, and green slices of the scallions.
Serves about 8.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERICN613.
While rice is cooking, combine marinade ingredients in a large dish. Lay slices of tofu in the marinade, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes or more.
Combine sauce ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil while consistently whisking. Allow to boil for a few minutes, whisking regularly. Turn heat to low, whisk or stir occasionally while preparing other foods in order to keep sauce combined.
Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Combine breading ingredients in a large bowl. Dredge tofu slices in breading and lay on cookie sheet. Broil tofu in oven, turning once, until crispy on both sides.
In a frying pan or wok, stir fry the onion, celery, and white slices from the scallions in the peanut oil until vegetables are soft. Combine with the sauce.
For each serving, place a portion of rice on plate, top with broiled tofu, cover generously with sauce, and garnish with almonds, lettuce, and green slices of the scallions.
Serves about 8.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERICN613.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 405.9
- Total Fat: 18.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 850.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 14.3 g
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