Savory Vegetarian Delight: A Quick and Easy Meal
When it comes to cooking a healthy and flavorful meal, simplicity can be the key. With a few everyday Asian ingredients, you can transform humble tofu and carrots into a culinary masterpiece.
Getting Started
Before you begin, make sure to cook your steamed white or brown rice according to your preference. Additionally, press your tofu to remove excess moisture, and opt for firm or extra-firm tofu for the best results.
Gather Your Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound medium carrots, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 14 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and sliced into rectangles
- 1 green onion, sliced thinly on the bias
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Steamed white or brown rice, for serving
Easy Cooking Instructions
- Broil to Perfection: Heat your broiler to high and arrange a rack in the top third of the oven. Cover a baking sheet with foil and set it aside.
- Marinate with Flavor: Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil, and a pinch of pepper in a medium shallow bowl. Dip the carrots and tofu pieces into the mixture, coating them evenly, then lay them on the baking sheet without touching. Set the remaining sauce aside.
- Quick Broiling: Broil the carrots and tofu until browned on all sides, about 20 minutes total, turning the tofu every 5 minutes to brown on four sides and flipping the carrots after 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Finishing Touches: Add the green onion, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the reserved sauce and stir to combine. Toss the broiled carrots and tofu in the sauce to coat. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!
This recipe yields 2-3 servings, takes only 40 minutes to prepare, and is rated easy in terms of difficulty. Give it a try and indulge in the savory flavors of Asia!
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