Wellness Weekly: Sweet & sour Teriyaki Tofu with coconut rice and pak choi

Wellness Weekly: Sweet & sour Teriyaki Tofu with coconut rice and pak choi

Recipes

Dive into this nutritious and tasty sweet and sour tofu bowl


Friends – this has to be one of the best meals I’ve made to date, and it only took me around 35-40 mins from start to finish.

Tofu is loaded with an abundance of nutrients - calcium and protein to name a couple of important ones - and even though it isn't to some people's liking (due to certain myths and beliefs about its effect on the body) it is a food that for the vast majority will work well.

This recipe was absolutely bursting with flavour - give it a try, add your own flavours to it if you wish and get creative!

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Ingredients

  • One block organic, non-GMO tofu
  • One cup of white Basmati rice
  • 3-5 stalks of pak choi (or however many you wish)
  • 1/2 can of organic coconut milk

For the tofu marinade

  • 3-5 tablespoons of Teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of agave syrup
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2cm of minced ginger
  • Teaspoon of chilli flakes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut flour

Method

  • Make the rice by adding the coconut milk along with one cup of water, and cook according to packet instructions
  • Open and drain the tofu, and cut into cubes
  • Place all of the marinade ingredients into a bowl, and whisk to create an even paste. Spread your diced tofu on a plate or in a bowl and pour the marinade on, using your hands to ensure each side of the tofu squares are covered. Allow to sit for 15 minutes
  • Add some olive oil to a pan and then pan fry tofu on all sides until browned
  • For your pak choi, add to a steamer and lightly steam for 3-4 minutes (maintain a bit of a crunch!)
  • Serve up, top tofu with a little bit of sriracha sauce, and enjoy this one!

Let me know how you get on with it, and if you want to see more recipes in future emails.

Have a great weekend and stay healthy,

Jeff