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Spicy Tofu with Cashews

  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    25 minutes

Ingredients

This colorful stir-fry combines tofu, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews with a piquant sauce. Fresh pineapple would be the ideal way to cool off after this spicy entree. To make the dish completely vegetarian, use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
1 cup Rice, jasmine, dry
1 2/3 cups water
2 tablespoon Brown sugar
1/4 cup Lime juice
1/4 cup Fish sauce
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil, divided
1 pkg Extra firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into 1- inch cubes
1 tablespoon Sauce, chili garlic
2 teaspoon Minced fresh ginger
1 lb Vegetables, Thai stir fry, fzn
2/3 cup Dry roasted, unsalted cashews
1/2 cup Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Spicy Tofu with Cashews

Directions

Note: Chili garlic sauce can be found in the International aisle. If you can't find any, substitute 1/2 tsp. each minced garlic and Tabasco sauce. Add more if you want more heat.
1. Add rice to a medium saucepan, rinse, and drain, keeping rice in pan. Add water and bring to a simmer over high heat. Stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for exactly 10 minutes, then remove from heat. Do not remove lid. Set aside.
2. While rice is cooking, whisk together brown sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add tofu and cook until it's lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
4. In same pan, add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. When hot, add chili garlic sauce and ginger. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add frozen vegetables and cook and stir about 2 minutes.
5. Re-whisk sauce. Add sauce and cashews to vegetable mix. Bring to a simmer, then add reserved tofu and basil. Toss to heat through, about 1 minute.
6. Remove lid from rice and fluff with a fork. Divide rice and tofu among four plates. Serve immediately.
Suggestion: Use frozen stir-fry vegetable mix with sliced onions and green, red, and yellow bell peppers.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, May - June 2008

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 450 kcal (23%)
Calories from Fat 198 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 22 g (34%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (15%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 1390 mg (58%)
Total Carbohydrates 44 g (15%)
Dietary Fiber 5 g (20%)
Protein 18 g (30%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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