Tofu recipes for a low cost meal
Tofu is considered by some to be an acquired taste, but there are so many tasty ways to prepare this bean curd derivative that you should consider this healthy, low cost meal staple as the basis for dishes such as the following.
Tofu and Cashew Chow Mein
From Mediterrasian.com
Crunchy cashews and vegetables complement the soft texture of the noodles and tofu in this chow mein dish for two.
INGREDIENTS:
- 10 oz (300g) precooked thick wheat noodles*
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
- 6 oz (180g) firm tofu - cut into cubes
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic - minced (crushed)
- 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
- 1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts
PREPARATION:
Loosen the precooked noodles by soaking in a bowl of hot water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside. Mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and water in a bowl.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat, add the oil and stir-fry the carrot and broccoli for 2 minutes.
Add the tofu and stir-fry for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for a minute.
Stir through the noodles and then add the sauce mixture and cashews and mix until thoroughly combined and heated through.
Variation: Flaked almonds can replace the cashews.
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