Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our delectable Chard and Tofu Wontons bathed in a tantalizing Sambal Soy Sauce. These wontons, crafted with love and precision, showcase the perfect harmony between tender chard, savory tofu, and aromatic Asian spices, wrapped in delicate wonton skins. Immerse yourself in the symphony of textures as you bite into the crispy wontons, revealing a soft and flavorful filling. The Sambal Soy Sauce, a captivating blend of spicy sambal and savory soy sauce, elevates the wontons to new heights of taste, leaving your palate tantalized and craving more. This article presents a culinary journey with three distinct recipes: the Chard and Tofu Wontons, the Sambal Soy Sauce, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad that perfectly complements the richness of the wontons. Embark on this culinary adventure and create a feast that will delight your senses and leave you with lasting memories of a truly extraordinary meal.
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CHARD AND TOFU WONTONS IN SAMBAL SOY SAUE
Steps:
- 1. heat sesame oil in skillet add carrots stir fry for 3 minutes and then add chard and cook 5 minutes until wilted 2. put tofu and sauteed vegetables in the food processor 3. transfer to bowl and add soy sauce and pepper 4. make a large pot of boiling water add wontons 10 at a time cook for about 90 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon 5. sambal soy- whisk all ingredients together ( vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and sambal oelek 6. put wontons in a bowl top with sauce and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro
STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH RED CHARD
Most of the time that you devote to a stir-fry goes into chopping and measuring out ingredients. Sometimes the list looks long to me, and I fear the dish is going to take forever to make. But while I may spend 30 minutes prepping everything, I'll spend only five minutes at the stove. For things to go well, it's important that the mise en place be organized. If liquids are to be added to a dish at the same time, combine them in one bowl or measuring cup. If the garlic and ginger are to be added together, have them minced and combined in a small container. Clean your work area before you start cooking, and have everything close to the stove. Once you begin to stir-fry, you won't be able to do anything except grab the next ingredient. Read the recipe carefully from beginning to end, have the table set, your rice or noodles cooked and plates ready. I love the pink color that tofu takes on when cooked with red chard. Beet greens would also do the trick. In this recipe, blanching the greens is part of the prep.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the ginger and the sugar. Toss with the tofu in a bowl, and set aside. Marinate for 15 minutes or longer. Refrigerate if not using right away. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the red chard leaves. Cook the chard 1 to 2 minutes, until just tender, and transfer with a slotted spoon or deep-fry skimmer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out the water (you don't have to squeeze it completely dry). Chop coarsely and set aside.
- Trim the ends of the chard stalks, clean them well and slice crosswise, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water on contact. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, swirl to coat the pan and reduce the heat to medium-high. Lift the tofu from the marinade, and add to the pan. Stir-fry for two to three minutes, until lightly colored. Add the chard stalks, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the garlic and remaining ginger, and stir together for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the blanched red chard, and stir-fry with the tofu for one minute. Add the tofu marinade and cook, stirring, for another minute or two, until heated through and fragrant. Remove from the heat and serve, with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 754 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SPINACH AND TOFU WONTONS IN BROTH
You can find wonton wrappers in most supermarkets. Sometimes they're in the produce section in the cooler with the tofu. Use either round or square wrappers for these; make them ahead if it's more convenient and freeze.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 1/2 to 4 dozen wontons, enough for 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Steam the spinach above 1 inch boiling water until it wilts, 1 to 2 minutes. Rinse with cold water and squeeze dry, taking up the spinach by the handful. Chop fine and set aside.
- Blot the tofu on paper towels. Combine the soy sauce, sherry, sugar and salt to taste in a small bowl and stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved, then stir in the sesame oil. Place on the stove near your wok or skillet. Place the garlic, ginger and scallions together in a container near your wok or skillet.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the grapeseed, canola or peanut oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu and spread out in a single layer. Let it sear for 1 minute, then stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color. Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the spinach and sesame seeds and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture and stir-fry for another minute, breaking up the tofu a little bit more with your spatula, then stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat.
- To fill the wontons, lay out about 6 wonton skins on your work surface and place a level teaspoon of the tofu/spinach mixture in the center of each one. Brush the perimeter of the wonton skin with a very small amount of beaten egg or with the cornstarch mixture. Fold the wonton in half if using round skins, or diagonally corner to corner if they are square, and pinch the edges together all the way around to seal. Now put a little dab of egg or cornstarch mixture on the two opposite corners of the triangle or the two ends of the half-circle, fold the package in and pinch the tips together. Place on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Continue filling the wrappers until all of the spinach and tofu mixture is used up. If not cooking right away place the baking sheet in the freezer.
- Bring the stock to a simmer in a soup pot or a wide saucepan. Season to taste with salt or soy sauce. Add 6 to 8 wontons per serving and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, flipping them over once to ensure even cooking. Spoon wontons into soup bowls, ladle in broth and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1238 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
CHARD TACOS
This is a meatless taco in a corn tortilla. Simple and delicious. You will want seconds or thirds. Shhh.
Provided by Tabbytaz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, Swiss chard, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chard is nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium, stirring until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 1 minute per side. Fill the warmed tortillas with the chard, and top with the queso fresco cheese and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 530.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh ingredients: Use fresh chard, tofu, and vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Prepare the chard properly: Remove the stems from the chard leaves and chop them finely. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use firm tofu: Extra firm or firm tofu is best for this recipe. It will hold its shape better when cooked.
- Press the tofu: Pressing the tofu before cooking will help remove excess moisture and give it a better texture.
- Don't overcook the wontons: The wontons should be cooked until they are just cooked through. Overcooking will make them tough.
- Serve the wontons immediately: The wontons are best served immediately after they are cooked, while they are still crispy.
Conclusion:
This recipe for chard and tofu wontons in sambal soy sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The wontons are filled with a flavorful mixture of chard, tofu, and vegetables, and they are cooked until crispy. The sambal soy sauce adds a delicious spicy and savory flavor to the wontons. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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