This recipe for Balance Garden was based on one of my all time favourite ‘easy-but-impressive’ dishes – Singapore prawns, a version of the well known Singapore chilli crab. The deliciousness of the dish belies its simplicity, and has always been a hit with guests. This tofu version has the same addictive sauce and even converted my prawn loving husband.
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200g firm tofu 40g cashew nuts 1 onion, finely chopped 1 thumb of ginger, finely grated (approx. 1 tsp) 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 red chilli, finely chopped (remove seeds if you prefer a milder heat) Half a head of broccoli, cut into small florets 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 egg, lightly beaten 200 ml vegetable stock or boiling water Oil for frying Fresh coriander, chopped Drain the tofu and wrap in kitchen paper. With a weight on top, press for 10-30 mins. This will help make the tofu even firmer. Once done, cut into cubes. Meanwhile, toast the cashews in a frying pan over a medium heat until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add two tsp of oil to the pan (if your pan is not non-stick you may need more) and when hot, add the tofu and fry for 5-10 mins until all sides are golden. Remove from the pan and set aside. Wipe any excess tofu crumbs from the pan, before adding another two tsp of oil. Once hot, add the onions, ginger, garlic and chilli, and cook for a few minutes over a medium heat. Once softened, add the broccoli and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes, ketchup and sweet chilli sauce, and simmer for a further couple of minutes. Make sure you stir frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper then mix in the sesame oil and soy before adding the stock or water. Pour in the egg, stirring continuously for another couple of minutes. Return the tofu to the pan and cook for a few minutes until heated through. Just before plating up, stir through the cashews and garnish with coriander. Serve with rice.
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