Asian-style Tofu Stir Fry With Soy, Chilli And Honey
This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender marinated tofu perched atop a bed of fragrant basmati rice infused with a medley of vegetables. The tofu is marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, honey, and lime zest before being pan-fried to golden perfection. Each bite showcases the subtle heat of chilli, the freshness of spinach, and the aromatic essence of garlic and onions. Served as a delightful marriage of protein-rich tofu and fluffy rice, this dish is both nourishing and satisfying, making it a perfect choice for a flavorful meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lime, zest
- large pinch chilli
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 100g/3½oz tofu
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ onion
- 1 garlic
- 55g/2oz tofu
- ¼ Romero pepper
- handful spinach
- 150g/5½oz basmati rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ lime
Instructions
- For the marinated tofu, combine all the marinade ingredients, except the vegetable oil, in a bowl and mix well. Add the tofu, coat in the mixture and allow to marinate for 5-10 minutes, or longer if possible.
- Heat a wok over a medium heat. Remove the tofu from the marinade, setting the marinade aside. Fry the tofu for 5-10 minutes until golden-brown all over. Strain the marinade to remove any small pieces of tofu.
- For the rice, heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the pepper and fry until the tofu for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, rice and reserved marinade and heat through for a further 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the rice with the marinated tofu on top.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 1
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