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Title: Chinese Vegetables and Tofu
Categories: Entree Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings
The musts: | ||
30 | Garlic pressed or chopped | |
1 | ts | Fresh ginger smashed/chopped |
Salt to tast | ||
Soy sauce to taste | ||
2 | Celery stalks | |
1 | Onion | |
1/2 | c | Water |
The variables: | ||
Tofu | ||
Green pepper | ||
Carrots | ||
Mushrooms | ||
Bok choy | ||
Napa cabbage | ||
Bean sprouts | ||
Water chestnuts | ||
Jicama | ||
Snow peas | ||
Cauliflower | ||
Broccoli | ||
Zucchini | ||
Green beans |
Note: This recipe is endlessly adaptable. There are a few fixed ingredients and some that may vary with seasonal changes and different tastes. Where amounts are given they are for 6 servings.
SAUTE garlic, ginger and salt, then celery and onoins. COOK over medium heat for 5 minutes ADD the longer-cooking vegetables one at a time SAUTE and stir each for a few minutes before adding the next ADD tofu after green pepper, carrots and mushrooms. ADD generous dashes of soy sauce over tofu ALLOW tofu to saute 5-6 minutes, then add cabbage COVER the pan and steam for 10 minutes ADD bean sprouts, if desired SPRINKLE with sesame seeds SERVE immediately over hot brown rice **Natures Pantry Cookbook**
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