This recipe for Buddha's Delight is a classic Asian dish full of mixed vegetables and tofu in a savory sauce. Male you own take out in less than 30 minutes!
14ouncesextra firm tofu drained and cut into 1.5 inch cubes
cooking spray
salt and pepper to taste
3tablespoonssoy sauce
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
2teaspoonhoney
1tablespoongrated peeled fresh ginger
2garlic clovesminced
2teaspoonscornstarch
1tablespooncanola oil
1/4cupsliced green onions
1(14-ounce) can whole baby corn, drained and halved
1(8-ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
4cupsmixed fresh vegetables such as broccoli florets, snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Place the tofu cubes in a single layer on the sheet pan, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
For the sauce: In a small bowl mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger and garlic. Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water and add to the soy sauce mixture; stir to combine.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the tofu cubes, baby corn and bamboo shoots.
Pour the sauce over the tofu mixture and bring to a boil; boil for one minute or until sauce has just thickened.
Top with sliced green onions and serve with rice if desired.