Shaking Tofu

Tofu, or bean curds, is made by pressing curdling soy milk into a solid block. Some tofu is firm while others are more soft and smooth. It can be sliced into different shapes and cooked in lots of ways.

People in Japan have made tofu for more than 2,000 years. It’s gotten popular in other places more recently. Some people complain that it's bland, but it nicely takes on the flavor of the sauce or seasonings you prepare it with. Also, it’s got a lot of health benefits going for it. Tofu is almost an indispensable food in vegetarian dishes besides vegetables, beans, and mushrooms. This is a healthy plant-based protein source made entirely from soybeans. Vegetarian dishes made with ingredients from tofu are quite diverse, rich in flavor, delicious, and nutritious for vegetarians.  I will introduce you to a very simple recipe to make a very interesting and delicious dish from tofu. Shaking tofu with a combination of tofu and bell peppers will surely bring you a unique experience.

Ingredients:

16 oz. firm tofu

1/2 cup cornstarch

Vegetables:

1 white onion, cut into big chunks

Combination of red, green, and yellow bell peppers (about 2 cups)

Green onion and cilantro for garnish 

Sauce ingredients:

2 tbs soy sauce

1 tbs vegan oyster sauce

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbs honey or sugar

1 tbs vegetarian seasoning

Serve with rice

Directions:

Have all the ingredients ready,

Cut the tofu into small cubes and place into a small bowl. Then add the cornstarch and mix well. Immediately afterwards, empty the mixture into a sieve, which will help to remove excess cornstarch.

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix well.

Put the pan on the stove, add the cooking oil, and heat it up. In the hot oil, fry the tofu over medium heat until the tofu is golden, then take it out.

Remove the oil from the pan and then add ½ of the red onion to the pan and fry until fragrant. Add bell peppers and stir well. Season with ½ tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and scoop out.

In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the rest of the minced shallots and sauté until fragrant, then turn off the heat. Add the sauce and ground pepper and stir well.

Put the fried tofu in the pan and stir over low heat so that the tofu clings to the spices, then add the bell peppers. Continue to stir a little. Then sprinkle green onions to taste and turn off the heat.

Serve with hot rice and enjoy.

With only a few ingredients that are easy to buy and a little time to prepare, we have a delicious shaking tofu dish for vegans. I hope that with this delicious dish, you will have one more entry to include in your family's vegetarian menu.