SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH KALE AND RED PEPPER
Kale is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables (genus Brassica), so named because their flowers have four petals in the shape of a cross. A nutritional powerhouse that tastes wonderful when properly cooked, kale is one of nature's best sources of vitamins A, C and K and a very good source of copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus. These greens are hearty, and they maintain about 50 percent of their volume when you cook them, unlike spinach, which cooks down to a fraction of its volume. The various types of kale also maintain a lot of texture, which makes them perfect for stir-fries.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, add the kale and blanch 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and place in a bowl near your wok.
- Cut the tofu into dominos and place them on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, stock and cornstarch. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your wok.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 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 canola or peanut oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color. Add the garlic, ginger and chili and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
- Add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the kale, salt, pepper and sugar and toss together. Add the soy sauce mixture and the sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute. Remove from the heat and serve with grains or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 429 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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clarissa miranda
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the spicy flavor and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Duke Emmanuel
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of tofu, kale, and red pepper. The sauce is also very flavorful and it really brings the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.
Park Jimin
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a healthy and flavorful tofu dish, and this one definitely fits the bill. The tofu is cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Biraj Sunar
[email protected]This dish is absolutely delicious! The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the kale and red pepper add a nice crunch and sweetness. The sauce is also very flavorful and it really brings the dish together. I will definitely be
Gaurav Yadav
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! My husband and I both loved the spicy flavor and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kevin Wanyonyi
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor! I love the combination of tofu, kale, and red pepper. The sauce is also very flavorful and it really brings the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.
Zayrian George
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this dish was surprisingly good! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a tasty and healthy vegan meal.
Belinda Muyengwa
[email protected]This dish is amazing! The tofu is so flavorful and the kale and red pepper add a great crunch. I love the spicy sauce and the overall flavor of the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Nelson Santiago
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the spicy flavor and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Latif Palijo
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the kale and red pepper add a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this agai