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Chilli Tofu

Chilli tofu is spicy, savoury, and packed with plant-based protein. Tossed with crunchy veggies and bold flavours, this quick and easy dish is ideal for athletes looking for a delicious, nutrient-dense meal with a kick!
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Servings: 3 people (2 and 1/2 cups)
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ tbsp oil
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • ½ tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 green chill chopped
  • 35 g/ ½ onion, small chopped
  • 45 g/ ¾ green capsicum cut into 1" piece
  • 45 g/ ¾ yellow capsicum cut into 1" piece
  • 40 g/ ¼ cup sweet corn boiled
  • Salt to taste
  • ¾ tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1-2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp corn starch mixed with 4 tbsp water to make corn slurry
  • 2 tsp tomato ketchup
  • 200 g tofu cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted, optional
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, ginger, and green chilli. Sauté for a few minutes until the garlic turns golden brown.
  3. Toss in the onion, capsicums, and sweet corn. Stir-fry on high heat for about 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly tender yet crisp.
  4. Season with salt and red chilli powder. Continue sautéing for a minute.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds to allow the flavours to blend.
  6. Stir in the sugar and let it melt. Pour in water and bring to simmer.
  7. Slowly add the corn slurry to the sauce while stirring continuously. Let the sauce simmer until it reaches the desired thickness.
  8. Once the sauce thickens, stir in the tomato ketchup for a sweet and tangy taste.
  9. Add tofu and sesame seeds. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the flavours.
  10. Turn off the heat and add vinegar. Mix everything well to combine the ingredients.
  11. Eat it as an appetizer or pair it with rice or noodles for a hearty main dish.

Notes

  • Be mindful when adding salt, as soy sauce already contains some.
  • To control the spiciness of the dish, feel free to adjust the quantity of red chilli powder and green chillies to your taste.
  • You can also add vegetables like mushrooms to add variety and make it more nutritious.
  • Substitute tofu with an equal amount of paneer in this recipe to make chilli paneer.