Cashew Tofu Recipe - Gimme Some Oven.pdf191.6KB
Ingredients
Tofu Stir-Fry Ingredients
-1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
-3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
-fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
-1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
-1 large red bell peppers, cored and cute into bite-sized pieces
-1 small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced
-1 cup roasted cashews
-toppings: thinly-sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Stir-Fry Sauce Ingredients
-1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
-1/3 cup water
-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
-2 tablespoons rice vinegar
-1 tablespoon cornstarch
-1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
-1 large garlic clove, pressed or minced
Directions
-Drain the tofu. Sandwich the block of tofu between a few layers of paper towels. Then place a cutting board on top of the tofu, and stack a few heavy cans or pots or whatever you can safely balance on the cutting board. The idea is to put a lot of pressure/weight on the tofu, which will help the excess water to press out into the paper towels. Let the tofu drain for at least 15-30 minutes.
-Make the stir-fry sauce. Meanwhile, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl (or shake them together in a mason jar) until combined.
-Coat the tofu. Once the tofu has been drained, slice the block lengthwise into 1/2-inch slabs, then cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces. Transfer the tofu to a large mixing bowl, drizzle it evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss until coated, plus a generous pinch of salt and pepper over the tofu, and toss until evenly coated.
-Cook the tofu: Airy fry the Tofu at 425 degress for 20 mins or until desired texture. An alternative method is to bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden on both sides. Transfer the tofu to a separate plate.
-Sauté the veggies. Add the remaining oil to the sauté pan and add the broccoli, red pepper and red onion. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
-Combine everything. Add the cashews, stir-fry sauce and cooked tofu to the sauteé pan, and toss to combine. Continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
-Serve. Remove pan from heat and serve the stir-fry warm over rice, noodles or quinoa, garnished with your desired toppings.