Plain tender tofu
1 lb tofu
1-2 tbsp sun flower oil
Salt or 11/2 tbsp soy sauce
- Cut tofu into 1 cm thick, 2 inch squares, cut them diagonally to achieve triangular shaped pieces.
- Using a non-stick pan add 1-2 tbsp oil, lay tofu pieces on the bottom of pan in a single layer. Heat on a medium heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly golden on both sides.
- Sprinkle salt or soy sauce over the top.
- Remove from heat.
This tofu can be added to any stir fry or eaten alongside other dishes. Avoid sour/bitter mixtures such as lemon or vinegar. It can be served with a pate.
Tofu alternatives:
- Chop either: parsley, basil or spring onions to add on the top. Sprinkle on some black pepper mix and serve.
- Marinate some shrimps without their shells in 2 tbsp soy sauce, corn flour. Stir fry and add on top.
- Vegetarian option: 200g green beans chopped into 2 inch pieces. 200g dried tofu chopped into similar sized thin strips. 1 large garlic glove. ½ tsp salt. 1 tbsp soy or oyster sauce. 50g spring onions or chives.
- Add all ingredients into a heated pan. On a medium heat place the lid over the top and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove the lid. Mix the ingredients and add a little water e.g. between 30ml-50ml.
- Cook until water has evaporated and beans are a dark green leaving them with only a little crunch.
- Cut chives/spring onions into 2 inch pieces also. Mix with other ingredients and serve.
This can be cooked with meat as well:
- 150g pork, lamb or beef. Slice thinly against the muscle fibre into similar sized strips to the green beans. Marinate for ½ an hour with 2 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp corn flour.
- Heat a pan cook ingredients for 2 minutes with the lid on. If dish gets too dry add water. Turn over and cook for another 2 minutes before adding the above ingredients and following the vegetarian option instructions.
- Spicy option: Add a red or green chilli at the end.
