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Asian Tofu Stir Fry with Rice Vermicelli Noodles & Quinoa

The Balanced Kitchen
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Indian, Japanese

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block firm tofu pressed and cubed small
  • 3 TBSP cornflour
  • 1 TBSP coconut oil
  • 1 medium red onion finely sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled, chopped
  • 2 inches root ginger peeled, grated
  • 1 bunch coriander chopped
  • 1 sweet red pepper finely chopped
  • 1 head broccoli chopped small
  • 2 carrots shaved thinly with a peeler
  • 6 spring onions chopped
  • 2 TBSP tamari
  • 1 TBSP pure Maple syrup
  • 1 fresh lime juice only
  • seasoning - sea salt & ground black pepper
  • 2 portions rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Start by preparing all of the ingredients as shown above and line them up on a chopping board, ready for adding to the pan.

Noodles

  • Boil the kettle with enough water to cover the rice vermicelli noodles. Place the noodles into a bowl and cover with the boiled water and a plate and leave to one side to soften.

Tofu

  • Press the tofu until all of the excess liquid is removed. I use a tofu press for this but if you do not have one, press the tofu between a clean tea towel and some books for a few minutes. Chop the tofu into small, bite sized cubes.
  • Sprinkle half of the cornflour into a large plate, add the tofu then sprinkle on the remaining cornflour. Toss the tofu to coat in the flour.
  • Add the coconut oil to a large wok or frying pan and heat until melted.
  • Add the tofu and fry for about 8 minutes, tossing frequently until browned on all sides.

Vegetables

  • Next, add the red onions, garlic and ginger and combine with the tofu over a medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Now add the shaved carrot, broccoli and spring onions and stir well to combine. Cook over a medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the coriander, tamari, pure maple syrup and lime juice to the pan.
  • Finally add the cooked quinoa and drained rice vermicelli noodles to the pan and use a spatula to combine everything together.
  • Season to taste and serve!
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