Brown Rice & Tofu
This is a wonderful way to introduce a whole grain into your child's
diet. The tofu adds
protein and the flavors compliment each other beautifully. Serve it
as a side dish in a boxed lunch or add grilled chicken or shrimp to
make an entrée.
Yield: Eight servings |
| Ingredients |
| 1 cup |
brown rice
|
| 1/2 lb |
firm tofu |
| 1/2 cup |
scallions, thinly sliced |
| 1/8 tsp |
crushed red pepper |
| Soy Marinade |
| 3-1/4 fl oz |
soy sauce |
| 2 tsp |
fresh ginger, minced |
| 2 Tbsp |
canola oil |
| 1/8 tsp |
crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1 tsp |
rice syrup |
| 3/4 tsp |
sesame oil |
|
| Nutrition Facts |
| Total Calories |
149 |
| Calories from Fat |
43 |
| Total Fat |
6g |
| Saturated Fat |
0g |
Cholesterol
|
0mg |
| Sodium |
439mg |
| Carbohydrates |
21g |
| Fiber |
2g |
| Sugar |
2g |
| Protein |
3g |
|
- In a small bowl combine soy sauce, ginger, canola oil, crushed
red pepper flakes, rice syrup and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Marinate
the tofu overnight and then press it in a colander under about
one pound of weight for at least 4 hours. (As one would press
cured salmon)
- In four cups of boiling water cook the rice to al
dente. Remove from the water and spread on a cookie sheet to
cool.
- Remove the tofu from the press, reserving the marinade.
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces (approximately 1/2-inch square)
and toss with rice in the marinade.
- Add scallions and crushed red
pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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