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Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

By on Friday, May 24, 2013
One thing I LOVE doing is cooking, which is why long weekends are SO nice: more time to spend in the kitchen. 
This recipe is one of my favorites from Plenty, a cookbook baked up by one of London’s premier chefs, Yotam Ottolenghi. I modified a few things (because the first time I made this I didn’t read the recipe correctly!) but that only made for a nuttier taste.
Don’t be afraid to try this just because of the principal ingredient. The brussels are AMAZING and overall the recipe is delicious- and super healthy! Definitely one of my favorite dinners to make when I have the time.

Brussels sprouts and tofu



Ingredients:
2 tbsp. chile paste (the recipe called for sweet chile sauce but I didn’t read it correctly, so I used chile paste that I had in the fridge)
1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 package super firm tofu
3/4 c. sunflower oil
1 c. sliced green onions
1 tbsp. red chile flakes
1 1/2 c. shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 c. cilantro leaves
1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds (the recipe says it is optional, and I didn’t add them, but let me know how it tastes if you do!)

 Directions:

1) Whisk chile and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, vinegar and syrup.2) Cut tofu into square chunks, about 1/3-inch thick.3) Stir tofu into marinade bowl and set aside.4) Cut bases off the brussels sprouts and cut in the sprout in half. Cut halves in half again, so each brussel is quartered.5) Add sunflower oil to a large, nonstick pan and heat until viscous. Add half the sprouts and cook on high for two minutes. DO NOT STIR, as you want them to be a bit browned and crunchy!   Remove into a large bowl and repeat with other half.6) Remove sprouts from the pan and add green onions, chile flakes and mushrooms. Saute for three minutes and add to sprouts. 7) Add half the tofu to the pan, turning heat to medium. Stir rapidly for five minutes. Remove to large sprout bowl and repeat with the other half.8) Drizzle tofu and brussels with remaining sesame oil and toss to mix evenly.

Why cook half and half? I wonder that, too. If you ever visit one of Yotam’s restaurants, make sure to ask him!

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  4. Anonymous

    Something with this title would usually make me go EEEEEK but the pictures look delish anyway!

  6. Anonymous

    This food is looking absolutely delicious, I am sure they taste great too.

    I do not really eat Tofu a lot, but I know it is a great food.

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