Crispy Tofu Vegetables Recipe

Crispy Tofu Vegetables

Crispy Tofu Vegetable makes great appetizer, low fat and as you know tofu has just as much protein as meat. So it is good for you all around. Pour little bit of extra soy sauce or teriyaki sauce on top of tofu slices afterwards for even better taste!

Serving for FOUR

2 cup fresh snow pea pods (8 ounces)
1 12 to 16 ounce package light, reduced-fat or regular extra-firm tub style tofu (fresh bean curd)
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce or soy sauce
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
8 green onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons cooking oil
Option:
1 tablespoon white or black sesame seeds toasted

1. Remove string and tips from pea pods. Set pea pods aside
2. Remove tofu from packaging and wash them out with running water carefully. Let them dry out little bit or pat them dry with paper towel Cut tofu crosswise into eight ½ inch slices. Pour 2 tablespoons of the teriyaki sauce over tofu slices to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minute.
3. In shallow dish combines cornmeal and red pepper. Drain tofu, discardings marinade. Carefully dip tofu slice in cornmeal mixture; press gently to coat both sides. Set tofu slice aside.
4. Pour 1 teaspoon of the sesame oils into a large nonstick skillet. Preheat over to medium high heat. Stir-frys sweet pepper strips for 2 minute. Add pea pod and green onions; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes more or until crisp-tender.
5. Remove skillet from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce. Transfer vegetable mixtures to a serving platters; cover and keep warm. Wipe skillet cleans.
6. In the same skillet remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and the cooking oil over medium heat. Cook the coated tofu slices for 2 ½ to 3 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown, using a spatula to turn carefully. Serve tofu slice over vegetable mixture. If desired, sprinkles with sesame seeds.

*Tip: Before buying Tofu, make sure to check out the “sell by” date on the package to ensure freshness. Once opened, refrigerate tofu covered with water for up to 1 week, changing the water daily. Did you know that you can also freeze tofu up to 5 months?

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