Mongolian BBQ Style Tofu Stir-fry

 Mongolian BBQ Style Tofu Stir-fry

 

I picked up this dish from my ex-colleague who was once posted in Mongolia for a while. I loved the easy cooking style and the wonderful taste of this dish which can be served as a salad, a side dish or even be served as a main course along with some salad. It can be a wonderful filling breakfast dish too, specially when you have along day ahead.

 

Preparation time : 15 minutes

Cooking time      : 25 minutes

Difficulty             : Very Easy

Serves                 : 4

 

Ingredients :

• 2 cups Brown rice (cooked) U can also use any normal rice.
• 3 - 4 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup chopped baby Carrots
• 1 Green Pepper/ Capsicum  (sliced)
• 3 slices Onion
• 5-6 Button Mushrooms
• 1/4 cup crushed Pineapple (You can also use grated pineapple, or apple)
• 1/2 cup cubed (small) firm/extra Tofu ( in case you don't find Tofu, use Paneer)
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 4 Tablespoons of Multipurpose marinade (see the recipe below)
• 4 tablespoons of  Teriyaki sauce (you'll find bottled in super markets)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Rosemary (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Curry powder (use any packaged version)
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or Red Chili Powder
• Salt to Taste

 

 

Method :

1) Heat a wok, or other big Teflon pan, so the stir-fry won't stick, over medium flame.

2) Place 3-4 tablespoons of Vegetable oil in the pan and heat.

3) Place cubed Tofu in oil and cook on high until Tofu is browned on all sides this will take approx. 10 mins.
4) While the Tofu is cooking (or do this before), chop all of the vegetables to your liking. wash and drain them properly.

5) Place all the vegetables in a bowl. Pour the marinade, teriyaki sauce, and all of the spices and suagr on top of vegetables. Mix well and set aside for 5 - 10 minutes.

6) Once Tofu is browned, remove them on oil absorbent paper and set aside.

7) In the same pan add a little more ol, if required and add everything that's in the bowl in the pan.

8) Cook on high until sauces soak in and vegetables are cooked down a little. You still want them to have a little of their crispiness. The vegetables should have a crunch, wilted veggies don't feel nice.

9) When they are done to your liking, turn off burner and mix them  well with browned tofu and serve on cooked Brown rice.