tofu leek stirfy

 I bought leeks, I had tofu to use up, and I found this recipe.  I used two leeks and two partial yellow onions; other vegetables would be nice in it.  Made enough for three servings; first I ate it alone, but when I heat it up I'll go with high-protein pasta I think.  

Mix together:

• 4 Tbsp soy sauce (or half of that amino acids)
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp vegetable broth
• 1 lemon, juice

Cube

• 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed or frozen

And add tofu to marinade for overnight or less time.  

Then save marinade but remove tofu and toss with

• 1 cup cassava flour (believe I used less, and this could be substituted for something else) 

Dry fry the tofu on a cast iron pan until browned on most side.

Slice:

• leeks and onions (recipe called for 1 leek, 1 white onion, 1 red onion; I used two leeks and two small yellow onions)

Saute alliums, and add:

• 1 tsp garlic powder (heaping)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Once the alliums are softened a bit, add the tofu in and stir, then add the marinade and cook down. 

Cook just as it is, or eat with rice or pasta or potatoes. 

 

 

corn pudding-ish

 I'm sure this recipe is great, but here's what I had on hand and it hit the spot for a corn custard.

In a large bowl, combine:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
•  1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 T cornstarch
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 5+ dashes of hot sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt 
• 1/2 cup sour cream  

Add in:

• 2-3 cups corn (fresh, or thawed)

Bake at 350 for about 50 minutes in an 8x8 pan (greased or with parchment paper).  

roasted bok choy

 Trying to roast more instead of fry, and this was pretty good.  From here.  It's a little fibrous so I slice it after cooking.  REally liked it with "tofu nuggets" (recipe found here). 

Ingredients

• 1 pound bok choy (Shanghai, baby)
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp+ garlic powder)
• 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce (choose tamari if GF)
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/2-1 tsp ground ginger
• Black pepper + salt (to taste)
• Garnish: chopped green onion, sesame seeds (black or white)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare bok choy: Slice bok choy in half lengthwise and place face-up on a lined baking dish or sheet pan.
3. Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, tamari (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, maple syrup, and ground ginger.
4. Apply sauce: Brush the sauce over the bok choy, getting it into all the nooks and crannies. Season with black pepper and salt, if desired.
5. Bake: Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes, until lightly browned and tender.
6. Remove from oven: Remove from oven.
7. Garnish: Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds (if desired).