Garlic and Soy Tofu and Brown Rice

Garlic and Soy Tofu and Brown Rice

Time taken : 25 mins

Serves :         4

INGREDIENTS:

• 350gm firm tofu, cut into 1 cm-thick slices
• 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
• 100gm fresh shitake mushrooms, halved
• 2 bunches asparagus, cut into 5cm lengths
• 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 tbsp salt soy sauce
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• spring onion to garnish

METHOD:

1. Cook brown rice
2. Mix soy sauce, and garlic in a shallow glass dish .
3. Add tofu, turning to coat.
4. Heat a wok over high heat, add half the oil and heat for 20 seconds.
5. Drain tofu from marinade, reserving marinade.
6. Stir-fry tofu for 3 mins, in batches, till golden brown.
7. Transfer to plate, cover to keep warm.
8. Reheat wok over high heat.
9. Add remaining oil and heat for 20 seconds.
10. Stir-fry onions for 2 mins.
11. Add mushrooms, asparagus, carrots and 2 tablespoons of cold water.
12. Stir-fry for 4 mins till cooked.
13. Return Tofu and reserved marinade to wok and stir-fry until heated through.
14. Divide 1/2 cup rice among plates and top with stir-fry
15. Garnish with spring onion