Sunday, April 22, 2007

Tofu and Greens ( For Imelda)

Tofu and Greens

2 blocks firm tofu
Two bunches of kale or preferred green
One small yellow onion minced
Soy sauce
Mirin
Ginger
Garlic
Green onions
Chili flakes
Brown sugar
Vinegar (rice wine, cider, red wine)

Create Marinade

1 cup soy sauce
1 TBS mirin
1/4 cup vinegar
Minced Garlic to taste
Shredded or minced ginger to taste
1 tsp chili flakes
Chopped green onion
1 TBS sugar

Combine and dissolve sugar

Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch strips and marinate for one hour

Drain tofu in a colander and reserve ther rest of the marinade

Heat peanut oil in a wok and sear the tofu in small batches until heavily browned.

Clean the wok add more oil.

Cook the onions until soft and add the greens

Toss until slighted wilted

add a splash of the remaining marinade and steam till tender

Return the tofu to the pan and toss together until heated through

Serve over rice

Reduce the rest of the marinade in a pan and serve as a sauce on the side