Chinese Tofu Recipe

Eating plant-based always carries with it the myth of protein deficiency.

This Chinese tofu recipe contains six portions of proteins.

It includes soy sauce. Soya is a good source of non-dairy calcium. Studies show that plant proteins reduce calcium excretion associated with an excessive intake of animal protein foods.

These nutritional factors help prevent a decrease in bone density and the development of osteoporosis.

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Chinese Tofu Recipe

Chinese tofu recipe give you non-dairy calcium. Easy to cook and delicious.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 3

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 136

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 15 ml sesame seeds
• 300 grams tofu, cubed
• 15 ml sesame oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 15 ml cornflour
• 30 ml balsamic vinegar
• 20 ml soy sauce
• 125 ml water

Method

 

1. Press the sesame seeds onto the tofu cubes. Brown the cubes in the sesame oil.
2. Remove the tofu and set aside. Saute the onions and peppers in the the same saucepan until soft.
3. Stir in the cornflour, then add balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and water to make sauce, stirring constantly.
4. Bring to the boil, add tofu, heat through and serve.