Stir Fry Tofu with Mangos

  I usually do not add fruit to a stir fry, but I have leftover mango from the Tofu Mango Dessert...

豆腐とマンゴーの炒め物 (Japanese)

/tōfu to mangō no itamemono/

Serves 4

Cooked organic rice

Mango Sauce マンゴーソース /mangōsōsu/:

1 organic mango, peeled, cored, and chopped

2 Tbs. (30 ml) each: GF liquid aminos and organic lime juice

1 tsp. (4 g) each: cumin, cornstarch, and chili paste

Japanese

i /long e/

一 /ichi/ 1. Use a food processor or blender to blend all the ingredients.

Stir fry 炒める /itameru/:

olive oil

1 package of organic extra firm tofu, drain and pressed out the liquid for 30 minutes or place in the microwave for a minute or two

chopped organic garlic

grated organic ginger

chopped organic bell pepper

organic onion, cut into fourths

organic spinach

chopped zucchini

sesame seeds

二 /ni/ 2. Cut the tofu into bite-size squares or triangular shapes.

三 /san/ 3. Heat the oil in a wok or a skillet over medium heat. 

四 /shi/ 4. Add the tofu in small batches and cook until lightly browned. Keep flipping to brown on all sides.

五 /go/ 5. Remove the tofu.

六 /roku/ 6. Add more oil and sauté the ginger. Leave in the pan or remove.

 七 /shichi/ 7. Sauté the vegetables.

 八 /hachi/ 8. Reduce the heat and add the tofu and sauce.

 九 /kyuu/ 9. Add a little (GF) flour and stir until the sauce thickens.

 十 /juu/ 10. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds over the rice.

Try some other

tofu dishes: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/tofu

Asian dishes: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/Asian

Tofu Mango Dessert: Spicy Mango Tofu Dessert: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2024/03/japanese-dessert-tofu-mango.html

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Impromptu Stir Fry

 Stir-fry does not have to be fancy and complicated. 

 

Use organic if possible. Select 1 or more items from each category.

A) Grains:

• brown rice
• white rice
• jasmine rice
• pearl barley
• etc.

1. Cook the rice in organic vegetable broth (instead of water)

2. Add some turmac.

Wait until the rice is almost cooked before stir frying.

Prepare the following with one or more from each section.

B) Vegetables: (Slice all about the same size)

• brocoli
• eggplant
• cauliflower
• mushrooms
• peppers
• carrots
• leeks
• bok choy 
• asparagus
• dikon
• onions
• peppers
• garlic
• ginger
• etc.

C) Flavor(s):

• soy sauce or gluten-free liquid amions
• sesame oil
• fish sauce
• white wine vinegar

D) Leafy greens: (chopped)

• spinach
• kale
• chard
• watercress
• cabbage
• etc.

E) Stir-fry:

1. Add a tablespoon of oil to a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add some ginger.

3. Add the vegetables and cook.

4. Add your favor(s). Stir.

5. Add the greens and cook until wilted.

F) Serve with:

• rice sprinkled with sesame seeds
• some sliced cucumbers in an Asian dressing
• etc.

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