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Easy and Fast Dinner Recipe - Tofu with Vegetables

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25 min

Easy and Fast Dinner Recipe - Tofu with Vegetables

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Time

25 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

113

Rating

5.00★ (1)

Author: Antonina Blum

Tofu is produced of a different consistency - solid from soy and soft or silk - from eggs. Soft tofu is often called Japanese because of its high popularity in the land of the rising sun. Japanese-style tofu with vegetables is one of the popular dishes. It's prepared quickly and easily and comes out very delicious!

Ingredients

  • tofu: 260 g
  • onion: 100 g
  • carrots: 130 g
  • sweet pepper: 100 g
  • corn starch: 1 Tbsp
  • oil: 2 Tbsp
  • sesame: 10 g

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Cut tofu into 2 cm thick slices. Roll each slice in starch.

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  2. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry tofu pieces until it becomes golden brown on both sides.

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  3. Cut vegetables.

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  4. Put the chopped vegetables in a frying pan, where the tofu was fried. Add the sesame and cook for 5-7 minutes on high heat.

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  5. For sauce, mix cold water with starch and soy sauce.

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  6. Put fried tofu in a frying pan with vegetables and pour sauce. Mix gently and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, for about 2 minutes.

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History of the Easy and Fast Dinner Recipe - Tofu with Vegetables:

Tofu with vegetables is a popular dish in many Asian countries, especially in Japan. It's been a staple of their diet for centuries and is known for its health benefits. This dish is easy to make and is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to make something quick and healthy.

Tips and Tricks for Easy and Fast Dinner Recipe - Tofu with Vegetables Recipe:

  1. Be sure to use firm tofu for this recipe as it will hold its shape better during cooking.
  2. Rolling the tofu in starch before frying will give it a crispy texture.
  3. Don't overcook the vegetables as they should be slightly crispy and still have some bite.
  4. Experiment with different vegetables to find the ones you like the best.

Tips for presenting the dish:

To make the dish look more appetizing and appealing, try arranging the vegetables and tofu on a large plate and garnishing with some chopped herbs or sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.

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