Tofu Kale And Red Bell Pepper Slaw With Spicy Citrus Dressing Recipes

SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH KALE AND RED PEPPER RECIPE

Steps:

• Lay the slices of tofu on paper towels to dry.
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, stock, and cornstarch. In a second bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and sugar.
• Preheat a wok or large (12-inch) skillet that's not nonstick until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add the oil and swirl to coat the inside of the pan, then add the tofu. Stir-fry until it begins to color, 1-2 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, and chile. Continue cooking until fragrant, about 15 seconds more.
• Add the red pepper and stir-fry for an additional minute, then add the kale, salt, pepper, and sugar. Toss everything together well, then add the soy sauce mixture and the sesame oil. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, until the sauce just thickens and coats the ingredients. Remove from the heat and serve with rice, noodles, or another kind of grain.

KALE AND TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the millet in a dry medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, pat the tofu dry between paper towels. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning once, until well browned and slightly crisp, about 15 minutes.
• While the tofu is cooking, remove the kale stems and chop the leaves into bite-size pieces; place in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and rub it into the kale with your fingers until the kale softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Whisk the remaining lemon juice with the tahini and honey in a small bowl; add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and whisk until smooth. Whisk in 2 tablespoons water and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons dressing to the kale; add the cabbage, onion and a pinch of salt and toss well.
• Fluff the millet with a fork and add to the kale mixture along with the sunflower seeds and sesame seeds; toss to combine. Divide the salad among bowls and top with the tofu. Drizzle with any oil from the skillet and the remaining dressing.

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
• Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

SPICY SLAW

Steps:

• Combine the cabbage, carrot, red onion, green onions, and chile in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar; stirring to incorporate. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix. Season the cole slaw with celery seed, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Chill for 2 hours in refrigerator before serving.

SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH KALE AND RED PEPPER

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.

CLAIM JUMPER'S CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine ingredients well and refrigerate to meld flavors.
• Before serving, whisk well to combine again.
• From: John Casey, Claim Jumper Restaurant.
• Source: Daily Press, Cook's Exchange by Veronica Hill.

MEXICAN CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• In a Pyrex or glass bowl mix all the ingredients, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

COPYCAT WAHOO'S FISH TACO CITRUS SLAW

Steps:

• In small bowl combine lime juice, olive oil, sugar.
• Combine green onions, cilantro and coleslaw mix in a large bowl.
• Drizzle juice mixture over coleslaw mixture; toss well to coat.
• Chill for an hour, stir, and serve.

VEAL & RED BELL PEPPER STEW - LE TRINQUET RESTAURANT, BASQUE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
• Add onion and saute 4 minutes. Add veal and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Saute until veal and onion are brown, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat. Add red bell peppers. Cover and cook until veal is tender, stirring occasionally and adding broth or stock as needed to prevent sticking, about 20 minutes.

TASTY GRILLED TOFU ON A STICK

Steps:

• Slice the tofu in 3 equal sections lengthwise, and then cut each slice in half to make six tofu sticks.
• Remove excess moisture from each tofu stick by wrapping in a towel or paper towel and squeezing the tofu juice out.
• Using a knife or brush, spread mustard onto each side of each stick.
• Place the sticks in a large enough container to lay them in one layer.
• Let them marinate in the fridge for as little as three hours or as long as overnight.
• After marinating tofu, remove from refrigerator.
• Place seasoned breadcrumbs on a plate, add chili pepper and mix together with a fork.
• Place each tofu stick on a skewer or use a fork to coat each side with the breadcrumb mix.
• Mist each side of each stick with olive oil.
• Cook on the grill until browned and crispy, or cook in the oven at 375 on a greased baking sheet for 10 minutes or until brown and crispy.

ASIAN SLAW WITH SPICY THAI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients except oils in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in oils while whisking. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and lime juice if needed.
• Combine the vegetables in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper. Toss to mix thoroughly. Pour in the Thai vinaigrette to taste and toss to mix. Adjust, adding more if desired. Enjoy!

TOFU, KALE AND RED BELL PEPPER SLAW WITH SPICY CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Put tofu into baking dish. Put the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes into abowl. Whisk in the sesame oil, vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour over the tofu and let sit for 10-45 minute Bake, uncovered, for 10 minute Turn and cook for an additional 10-15 min., until the cubes begin to crisp. Remove the tofu with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
• Blanch the kale in boiling water for 45 seconds. Remove and submerge in ice water. Drain and cool.
• Toss together kale, tofu, red bell pepper, carrot, scallion and sesame seeds. Add the spicy citrus dressing and toss again.
• To make dressing: combine all dressing ingredients and whisk.