Lemongrass tofu

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

500 grams firm tofu (around 3 cups tofu cubes)

3 stalks lemongrass

1 medium-sized red onion (thinly sliced)

4-5 large garlic cloves

1-2 chili peppers (finely chopped)

2 tablespoons lime juice (adjust to taste)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral-flavored oil

1 teaspoon brown sugar (palm sugar can also be used)

Salt to taste

Ground black pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro/ spring onion greens

Directions

Bake tofu

Pat dry the tofu block with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Slice into medium size cubes.

Put tofu cubes in a bowl. Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Gently toss.

Spread on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 12-13 minutes at 200°C (400°F).

Mince lemongrass

Chop off the leaves of lemongrass and also remove all the woody outer layers. Roughly chop the inner soft part.

Put the chopped lemongrass and garlic cloves in a grinder/ food processor and mince.

Stir fry

Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onion and ground lemongrass. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped chili pepper, tofu, sugar, pepper, salt, and soy sauce. Gently mix everything. If the lemongrass is sticking to the pan, add a few tablespoons of water. Cook for 2-3 minutes and then switch off the stove.

Add fresh lime juice and cilantro/ spring onion greens. Enjoy with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 505 kcal
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Sodium: 269 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 90 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8 g
• Total Sugars: 14 g
• Protein: 27 g