Chinese Tofu Scramble

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Chinese Tofu ScrambleServing Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method-------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil - original was 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onions 3 cloves garlic -- minced or pressed 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 fresh chile -- seeded and minced 16 ounces soft tofu -- pressed * 4 cups chopped mustard greens 2 tablespoons light miso 2 tablespoons warm water 2 tablespoons soy sauce -- more to taste 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 2 cups cooked rice 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds -- **This scramble will warm your tongue with tiny bits of hot pepper and ginger.* Sandwich the tofu between two plates and rest a heavy weight on thetop plate. Press for about 15 minutes; then drain the expressedliquid from the plate.** Toast sesame seeds in a single layer on an unoiled baking tray at350F for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and golden.In a nonstick skillet, warm the oil on medium heat. Sauté the onionsfor about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the garlic andginger and sauté briefly. Add the bell peppers and chilies and sautéfor another 2 to 3 minutes.Crumble the pressed tofu and carefully stir it into the vegetables.Cook the vegetables and tofu uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until themoisture evaporates. Gently turn the mixture over and cook for about2 minutes. Turn off the heat.In a saucepan or steamer, bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil Addthe greens, cover, and cook for about 1 minute, until limp and brightgreen. Drain. In a small bowl, mix the miso with the warm water untilsmooth. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over thescramble and toss lightly.Serve the tofu scramble on rice, topped with the greens and toastedsesame seeds.Total Time: about 40 minutes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Per serving: 386 Calories; 8g Fat (19% calories from fat); 21gProtein; 59g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1276mg SodiumFood Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 1 FatNutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 26086 0 2607 26519 0 905 0 0 0 0 0

 

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