moosewood - baked tofu appetizer

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http://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com/recipe.htm

 

 

 

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Sesame Baked Tofu with Snow Peas and Almonds

 

Recipe By :Vegetable Kingdom Inc: The Moosewood Restaurant

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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BAKED TOFU:

12 ounces cake of pressed tofu

1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 cup whole almonds -- toasted*

2 cups snow peas

DRESSING:

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed

1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

GARNISH:

1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion

 

Blanch the snowpeas in boiling water for 30 seconds and drain.

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the tofu into 1-inch-square cubes and

arrange in a single layer in a baking dish. Mix the sesame oil and soy sauce

together, pour over the tofu, and bake for 30 minutes.

 

At the same time, set a timer for 5 minutes and toast the almonds in the oven on

a separate baking sheet. Remove the almonds to cool, and turn the tofu with a

heatproof rubber spatula (to prevent breaking the cubes) so that all the

surfaces can get browned and crispy. Do this twice more before baking is

completed. Set aside the tofu and let cool.

 

Combine all the dressing ingredients and toss gently with the tofu, snow peas,

and almonds. Garnish with the sliced scallion and serve at once, or chill a

couple of hours. The snow peas will retain the brightest green color if the dish

is served soon after the dressing is applied. Serves 4 as an Appetizer or 2 as a

Side Dish

 

Variations: Asparagus, broccoli, green beans, or red and green peppers can be

used in place of the snow peas. Cut the vegetables into bite-size pieces; you

will need approximately 2 cups. Blanch or steam them so they are tender yet

crisp.

 

TOAST nuts in single layer on cookie sheet in 350F. oven for 5 minutes

 

©1992, by Vegetable Kingdom Inc., reprinted with the courtesy of Simon and

Schuster Inc. from The Moosewood Restaurant Kitchen Garden (page 235);

2001-07-24 veg-recipes

 

Source:

" Moosewood Restaurant Kitchen Garden "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 378 Calories; 32g Fat (72.4% calories

from fat); 14g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

660mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 5 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 5290 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 630 20096 731 0 0 0

 

 

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