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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Tofu Scramble With Fresh Herbs

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 lb soft tofu
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large scallions, and light green parts,finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 -8 medium basil leaves, cut crosswise into fine shreds (1 tbs.)
  • 1 tablespoon snipped chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

  • 1 cut tofu block in half horizontally, then cut in half lengthwise, keeping block intact.
  • 2 one at a time, take a piece of tofu in your hand.
  • 3 holding it over sink, squeeze tofu gently but firmly until it crumbles slightly and water drips out.
  • 4 when about half the moisture has been removed, place tofu in bowl.
  • 5 repeat until all tofu has been squeezed.
  • 6 in nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • 7 add scallions.
  • 8 stir just until they sizzle, 30 seconds.
  • 9 add turmeric, salt and tofu.
  • 10 stir with wooden spoon, breaking up tofu, until it is evenly golden and moist, about 1 minute.
  • 11 mix in basil, chives, dill and parsley.
  • 12 stir gently until tofu looks like well-set scrambled eggs, about 1 minute.
  • 13 serve immediately.
  • 14 salt and pepper to taste.
  • 15 enjoy!

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