**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our Chili Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.**
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our Chili Glazed Tofu, a plant-based protein transformed into a savory delight. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, the tofu absorbs the essence of these aromatic ingredients, creating a base for the sweet and spicy glaze that awaits it.
Once the tofu has been marinated, it is coated in a delectable glaze made from chili sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, resulting in a beautiful caramelized exterior that encases the tender tofu within. The interplay of sweet, sour, and spicy notes creates a harmonious balance that captivates the senses.
Accompanying the Chili Glazed Tofu is a medley of crisp asparagus and fluffy rice, each contributing its unique texture and flavor to the dish. The asparagus, with its vibrant green color and slightly bitter taste, provides a refreshing contrast to the savory tofu, while the rice serves as a neutral backdrop that allows the other ingredients to shine.
This delectable trio comes together in a culinary symphony that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking a flavorful and healthy meal, our Chili Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice is a culinary masterpiece that is sure to impress.
GLAZED TOFU WITH CHILE AND STAR ANISE
This sauce - a dark, star anise-spiced caramel intermingled with rice wine, soy sauce, ginger and scallions - builds sweet, acidic and umami notes as it coats and infuses tofu. Sichuan hui guo rou, or twice-cooked pork, inspired the technique which is used here with tofu: The blocks are first seared whole, then torn into bite-size pieces and returned to the pan, where the craggy edges absorb the sauce. Additions from your pantry, such as a spoonful of doubanjiang, or fermented broad bean paste, fermented black beans or chile oil can invite deeper, more complex flavors. Serve warm with steamed rice and stir-fried greens.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, weekday, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the tofu blocks between paper towels and press gently to remove excess liquid.
- In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season both sides of the tofu with salt and place in the pan; sear without moving until the contact side is browned, about 4 minutes. Turn the pieces over and sear the other side until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer the tofu to a plate.
- Carefully add 1/2 cup water, the sugar and star anise to the pan. (The mixture will sputter and steam.) Cook, stirring, until the syrup is reduced and turns deep amber, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in the stock carefully (again being mindful of sputtering), Shaoxing, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and chile and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced, syrupy and glossy, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Use your fingers to break the tofu into 1/2-inch pieces, return to the pan and add the scallion whites. Toss to coat with the sauce and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the star anise and dried chile. Garnish with scallion greens and serve immediately with steamed rice.
ASPARAGUS TOFU STIR-FRY
With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time I serve it, and it doesn't bother my husband's food allergies. Check out our guide if you're new to tofu. -Phyllis Smith, Chimacum, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry tofu, salt, pepper and remaining ginger in remaining oil for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add asparagus mixture and tofu; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILI-GLAZED TOFU OVER ASPARAGUS AND RICE
Great vegan main dish. The tofu is really great. From Cooking Light October 2004. Slightly modified. If you prefer, before cutting tofu put it on a plate on top of a couple of paper towels, add another plate and flatten with a couple of large cans for about half an hour.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories Rice
Time 50m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Boil asparagus in 1/2 cup water for 2-3 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain.
- While rice cooks, heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and cili sauce in a small bowl. Sprinkle tofu with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Add tofu to pan and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Add soy sauce mixture and cook 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Combine rice, asparagus, 1/2 teaspoon salt, carrot and sesame oil. Serve tofu over rice.
CHILI GLAZED TOFU WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Crispy tofu cooked with vegetables covered in the most delicious sweet and spicy chili sauce is an easy, healthy vegetarian meal.
Provided by Kristen McCaffrey
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Use a paper towel or cheese cloth to press out any extra moisture from the tofu. Season with salt and pepper. Cut into one inch cubes.
- Meanwhile, mix together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha. Set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil over medium high heat. Add the sugar snap peas, cabbage, and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Add half the vegetable oil to the pan. Add the tofu in one layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned and crisp. Remove and repeat with remaining tofu. Add the already cooked tofu to the pan along with the soy sauce mixture. Turn to coat. Stir in vegetables and cook until warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 pieces tofu and 1 cup rice, Calories 239 cal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 11 g, Protein 22 g, Fiber 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 938 mg, Sugar 10 g
GREEN CURRY GLAZED TOFU
To make crispy, flavorful tofu without having to press it first, use this smart method from Andrea Nguyen, the author of "Asian Tofu" (Ten Speed Press, 2012) and other cookbooks: Warm the tofu in a pan with a small amount of flavorful sauce. As it cooks, it will dry out and absorb the flavors of the sauce. Next, you add oil to the pan, which crisps the tofu. In Ms. Nguyen's recipe, soy sauce is used, but here, the aromatics in Thai green curry paste and the sugars in coconut milk toast and caramelize on the tofu. Once the tofu has a deep-brown crust, remove it, sear a quick-cooking vegetable in the same pan, then reduce the remaining curry-coconut mixture into a fragrant, sweet-and-spicy glaze.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, curries, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the tofu in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 6 sections. (You'll have 12 squares total.) Transfer to a towel-lined plate and pat dry, then sprinkle with salt.
- Transfer the coconut milk to a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, add the green curry paste, stir with a fork until smooth, then season to taste with salt. (Be aware that some curry pastes are quite salty.)
- Arrange the tofu in an even layer in a large (12-inch) nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Pour 2 tablespoons coconut-curry mixture over the tofu and flip the tofu to coat. Set the skillet over medium-high and cook tofu without flipping until the skillet is dry and the undersides of the tofu are speckled golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the oil, swirl to coat, then flip the tofu. Cook until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, then flip once more until the remaining side is browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer to a plate.
- If the skillet is dry, add more oil, over medium-high, then add the vegetables, season with salt, and cook, without stirring, until charred underneath, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the remaining coconut-curry mixture and boil, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the liquid has thickened to a glaze, 4 to 5 minutes. (The sauce is ready when a spoon dragged across the bottom of the skillet leaves a trail.) Turn off the heat, stir in the lime juice, then add the tofu and gently stir to coat. Season to taste with salt. Eat on top of rice.
SWEET CHILI-GLAZED TOFU WITH BOK CHOY
Haven't made this yet. It's important to use sweet chili sauce and not things like sriracha, sambal oelek or chili-garlic sauce. Those are hot, and sweet chili sauce isn't.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tofu planks into 2 x 1 inch pieces. Arrange on paper towel lined plate. Let drain 15 minutes.
- Whisk together chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger and 1/2 t. cornstarch in bowl.
- Heat 1 T. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add bok choy stems and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add greens and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain in colander.
- Add rest of oil and garlic to skillet. Cook until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Use slotted spoon to transfer garlic to paper towel-lined plate.
- Spread rest of cornstarch in shallow plate. Pat tofu dry. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Cook tofu in garlic oil, turning occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Pour off oil from skillet. Add chili sauce mixture and drained bok choy. Toss to combine. Top with garlic chips.
PARMESAN ASPARAGUS RICE
A simple buttery asparagus rice dish topped with Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and turning translucent, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 276.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BLACK PEPPER STIR-FRIED TOFU AND ASPARAGUS
This fast, one-skillet stir-fry dinner combines vibrant spring vegetables with hearty tofu in a rich and spicy black-pepper sauce. (Use freshly ground pepper, if possible, for the ideal combination of flavor and heat.) The tofu is simmered in the fragrant sauce, which is spiked with aromatic garlic and ginger until it has absorbed all of the flavors and is nicely glazed. This recipe is perfect for using up that pencil-thin asparagus, which cooks quickly and toes the line between crisp and tender, while sweet snap peas balance out the assertive sauce. The dish can be served over baby spinach or in lettuce cups instead of with rice for a satisfying salad.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 2 tablespoons of water. In a large nonstick skillet, combine tofu and half of the black pepper sauce, and season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and nicely coats the tofu, about 5 minutes. Slide glazed tofu and any sauce out onto a rimmed plate.
- Wipe or rinse out the skillet and heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add asparagus and snap peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallions, the remaining black pepper sauce and the tofu, and cook, stirring, until vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce. Stir in cilantro, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide tofu and vegetables among plates and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Serve with rice.
Tips:
- Choose firm or extra-firm tofu for this recipe. This will help it hold its shape when cooked.
- Press the tofu before cooking. This will help to remove excess water and make the tofu more flavorful.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stir-fry. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
- Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be too soft or too crunchy.
- Make sure the sauce is simmering before adding the tofu. This will help to prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan.
- Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Chili-glazed tofu is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chili-glazed tofu recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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