Tofu and Vegetables Stir Fry

Of late I've been trying to make really easy recipes to make my life a bit easier J .My previous recipe was a quick no cook/bake dessert and this time I've followed that up with an easy Tofu dish that makes for a great weeknight meal with noodles or rice.

Tofu is very delicate and tends to break-up many-a-times, but if you brown it in a little bit of oil, it holds it shape much better in my opinion.I also buy extra firm tofu for my stir fries and squeeze out all the water before working with it.

The sauce that I've made here is extremely easy with the main ingredient being this Chilli Garlic sauce that I picked up at a Korean Store. I've made the same recipe with chicken strips for a different variation and it came out delicious.You could use it for any stir fry for that spicy garlicky heat!

It has just the perfect amount of heat and spice and its very similar to the Indo Chinese preparations served in Indian restaurants without any effort literally.My kids also love it as much as we do and I make it all the time!It could easily pass off as one of my best Tofu dishes J

Tofu and Vegetables Stir Fry
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Ingredients:

Extra Firm Tofu- 15 oz
Green Peppers-2 small chopped
Scallions (Spring onions)-2 stalks chopped
Chilli Garlic Sauce-2 tbsp
Soy Sauce-1 tbsp + 2 tbsp for marination
Salt-to taste
Oil-2 tbsp

Process:

Cut the Tofu in chunks and marinade in 2 tbsp of Soy Sauce for about 10 minutes.
Mix 2 tbsp of chilli garlic sauce and 1 tbsp of soy sauce in a separate bowl.Keep aside.
Heat a tbsp oil in a non stick pan and fry the tofu pieces until golden on both sides.Take it out and keep aside.
In the same pan add 1 tbsp of oil and add the Scallions and Green Peppers.Add the chilli sauce mixture and stir fry for about 2-3 minutes.Add the Tofu pieces and continue to cook on medium until nicely combined.Check seasoning and add salt if desired.Serve hot with Noodles or Rice!

Soba Noodles with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms~ #Sunday Supper

Soba noodles has made its way into my favorite food items list!What is Soba, you might ask?Its a Japanese noodles made with buckwheat flour.Its roughly as thick as Spaghetti and has a nutty taste.Its high in Vitamin B1, B2, minerals and protein!It has huge health benefits not limited to decreasing cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, reducing fat accumulation amongst others.{Source-health hokkaido}

I love the fact that's its a quick cooking noodles [takes about 4-5 minutes to cook] and this dish is very easy to put together.Ideal for busy nights or days when you're looking to cook-up something fast! I'm very excited to bring my dish to our #Sunday Supper this Memorial Day Weekend!If you thought the noodles itself was healthy, my addition of Swiss Chard and Mushrooms make it even more healthier and give it so much flavor and a dark color, that makes for a nutrition packed supper for the whole family.

The garlic, ginger and chilli flakes spice up the noodles and the combination of Soy,Oyster and lemon juice flavors the whole dish.You can add your favorite meat or seafood for a Non-Vegetarian version.Its a meal that's well balanced, wholesome and delicious!

Soba Noodles with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms
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Ingredients:

Soba Noodles-1 pck (8oz)
Swiss Chard-1 bunch (6 leaves)-chopped
Baby Bella Mushrooms (or any of your choice)-2 small pck (8oz each) cut into chunks
White/Yellow Onion-1 medium sliced
Crushed Ginger-1 tbsp
Crushed Garlic-1 tbsp
Red chilli flakes-1 tsp
Soy Sauce-2 tbsp
Oyster Sauce-1 tbsp
Lemon juice-2 tbsp
Oil-2 tbsp
Basil-for garnish

Process:

Boil the noodles according to the instructions.Keep aside.
In a small bowl mix together Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce and Lemon Juice.

In the meantime heat oil in a wok and add the onions.Saute for about a minute and add the ginger, garlic and chilli flakes.Cook for about a minute and add mushrooms.Let the mushrooms and get nice and golden brown and all the water has evaporated(do not add salt).

Once the mushrooms are golden add the Swiss Chard and the sauces.Let the Swiss Chard wilt and cook for about 4-5 minutes.Add the Soba noodles and mix together.Check the seasonings and add salt if required.Garnish with some chopped basil and serve!

(Sunday Supper is on a Mission to Bring Back Sunday Supper Around the Family Table in every home. Join us every Sunday with great recipes and inspiration. Please contact Isabel of Family Foodie for more information.)
This week our #SundaySupper Group is hosting their favorite Memorial Day Menu.  From the drinks to the desserts, they all sound amazing!  
Cocktails:

• Best Margaritas Ever by Supper for a Steal
• Sparkling Watermelon Sangria The Weekend Gourmet  

Salads:

• Creamy Bacon and Avocado Pasta Salad by Daily Dish Recipes 
• Sweet and Savory Ham and Mango Salad by Rambling Notebook
• Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon Lime Dressing by Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Soba Noodles with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms by Soni’s Food for Thought
• Malaysian Pickled Vegetables by Cookistry
• Wedge Salad & Homemade blue Cheese Dressing by In the Kitchen with KP 
• Grilled Cesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing by The Messy Baker 

From the Grill:

• Grilled Balsamic Pork Kebobs by Momma’s Meals 
• Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps by That Skinny Chick
• Grilled Shrimp Po Boys with Radicchio Slaw Pescetarian Journal
• Bourbon Soy Sauce Pork Chops and Tilapia Family Foodie 
• Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburgers by Damn Delicious

Classics:

• Kalua Pulled Pork by Juanita’s Cocina

Desserts:

• Mocha Latte and Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding Cups by Mrs. Mama Hen 
• Ice Cream Pie by Make Dinner Easy
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Rice Crispy Treats by Chocolate Moosey
• Lite Mango Coconut Ice Cream with Berry Ginger Topping by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Stars and Stripes Pound Cake by Big Bear’s Wife
• Chocolate Lava Cake Cositas Bonitas
• Mango cardamom Cupcakes Beetle’s Kitchen 
• Watermelon Muffins The Meltaways
• Mango Swirl Cheesecake Baker Street

What are you cooking/eating this Memorial Day ?

Rice Noodles with Chicken and Mushrooms

Happy New Year!I was out of town for Christmas and New Year's eve and had a great time vacationing with family!Hope you all had a great time as well.The amount of food we eat during the holidays is just unbelievable!The midriff keeps expanding and when its all over, that's when you start thinking of how to get rid of those extra pounds or kilos that you've gained during this period.Time to start eating healthy and time to start exercising, getting back into shape.

Kicking off 2012, I have a great recipe, quite healthy and delicious, quick and easy at the same time!My family loves Chinese food and since I haven't added any Chinese recipes here yet, I thought now would be a good time to do so.This recipe is inspired by the numerous noodle dishes from the Chinese restaurants in China Town in London's West End that we frequented on a regular basis.

I use Yellow Peppers, Baby Bella or portobella mushrooms and boneless chicken thighs.The use of Oyster Sauce and Soy Sauce is very common in Chinese dishes and they impart the savory flavor to the dish.You can make it spicy or non-spicy according to your preference.

Rice Noodles with Chicken and Mushrooms
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Ingredients:

Rice Noodles-1 pck
Boneless skinless chicken thighs- 6 cubed
Yellow peppers-1 sliced
Portobella or Baby Bella mushrooms-1 pkt Cubed
Onion-1 chopped
Garlic-3 sliced
Dried Red Chillies-3
Oyster Sauce-2 tbsp
Soy Sauce- 3 tbsps
Fish sauce- 1 tsp
Brown Sugar-1 tsp
Oil ( Peanut, Sesame or Vegetable)-3 tbsp

Process:

Cook the Noodles according to instructions.Keep aside.
In a separate bowl mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce and brown sugar.

In a wok heat 1 tbsp of oil and add the chicken pieces.Season with salt.Continue to cook until slightly browned.Remove the chicken pieces.Add 2 tbsp of oil.Add the garlic and red chillies.Follow with onion and mushrooms, cook until they are golden and then add the peppers.Add the sauce mix.Throw in the chicken and the noodles.Mix well.Check and adjust the seasonings.Serve hot!