Not just for hippies tofu stir fry

Go on… Try something new this week
Have you tried tofu yet? For many people tofu conjures up images of tie dye, hemp wearing, tofu knitting hippies but it really shouldn't ;)

I tend to avoid supermarket tofu as the texture is never quite right and it’s not organic. Look for tofu that is not made from genetically modified soybeans; since organic soybeans cannot be genetically modified, organic tofu is a great choice.

Here’s one way I like to cook it… Perfect if you are trying to lose weight.

Tofu stir fry
Ingredients
1 tbspns of coconut oil or olive oil to cook with
3-4 tbspns Soy sauce (or tamari if wheat/gluten free)
250g of tofu (500g if you wish to make enough for a few days/meals) (plain or marinated best, avoid smoked)
Thumb sized piece of fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic
1-2 red chillies (to taste)
½ a cabbage (savoy or Chinese or kale all great options)
200g mangetout
2 red onions
2 peppers
Large bunch of fresh coriander
40g sesame seeds
Sesame oil to drizzle
½ lemon or lime

Method:
If you have time it’s best to marinate the tofu an hour or two before you cook but don't worry, sometimes if I’m in a hurry I skip this and it’s still just as good.
Marinade: Cut the tofu in chunks and marinate in soy/tamari sauce, chilli, garlic, ginger

Heat the olive oil or coconut oil, add chopped onion and stir fry for 2 minutes. (If you skip the marinade add the chilli, garlic etc. now).

Add the tofu and all the marinade. Continue to stir fry for 5 minutes. Next add the peppers and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add the chopped cabbage and mangetout and stir fry on med-high for about 4 minutes. You want the veg to retain some crunch and preserve the nutrients so try keep them al dente.

Once cooked, stir in the chopped coriander and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Squeeze in the lemon or lime, stir through. To finish sprinkle with raw sesame seeds. Add more soy/tamari sauce as required.

All done and you’ve got yourself a big portion of tasty fresh vegetables in very little time. Serve with buckwheat or brown rice noodles, brown rice or by itself for a light lunch/dinner.
Store in a large tub in the fridge and continue to eat over the next 3 days.

Tip: To avoid using too much oil and having the pan too hot, add a drop of hot water to the pan if you notice the oil drying up and this will create enough steam to fry with instead of using a lot of oil.

Stir fries are a great way to get extra vegetables into your diet and inject lots of flavour. Here are some of the benefits of these ingredients

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