SWEET AND SPICY TOFU

Sweet and Spicy Tofu image

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup white wine, sherry, or rice wine
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon Asian chili sauce or chili oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
6 to 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 1 x 1/2-inch slices (see page 168)
1 cup sushi rice
2 carrots, sliced into coins
1/4 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (about 2 cups)
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
2 cups snow peas

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Wipe the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with peanut oil.
In a medium bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, lime juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, wine, honey, chili sauce, parsley, and basil.
Add the tofu cubes to the marinade. Stir to coat well and set aside.
Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Tip the rice into the pot, add 1 cup water, and stir to make an even layer. Add the carrots and cauliflower in a layer.
Layer the tofu in the pot, leaving some marinade in the bowl. Add the bell pepper and snow peas and pour the remaining marinade on top.
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
nutrition information
Calories: 533
Protein: 17g
Carbohydrates: 100g
Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 1966mg
Fiber: 8g