Fresh produce and a few pantry staples are all you need for these delicious vegetarian skewers.
Ingredients
- 2 x 320g packets hard tofu (see note)
- 1 small green capsicum, seeded, cut into 3cm pieces
- 1 small yellow capsicum, seeded, cut into 3cm pieces
- 2 small red onions, cut into wedges
- 450g packet fresh rice noodles (see note)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 bunch baby pak choy, thickly shredded
- 1 small red capsicum, seeded, roughly chopped
- Sesame seeds (optional), to serve
Sweet soy marinade
- 125ml (1/2 cup) kecap manis (see note)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2cm piece ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
Equipment
- You'll need 8 x 25cm bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes before using.
Method
- Step 1To make marinade, place all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Makes 180ml (3/4 cup).
- Step 2Cut each block of tofu into 12 equal cubes to make 24 pieces.
- Step 3Alternating, thread 3 pieces of tofu and 1 piece each of green and yellow capsicum and a wedge of red onion onto each skewer. Place skewers on a large oven tray, then brush all over with marinade. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Step 4Place noodles in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water and stand for 3 minutes or until noodles loosen and separate easily. Drain.
- Step 5Heat oil in a large wok over high heat. Add noodles, pak choy, red capsicum and 2 tablespoons remaining marinade. Stir-fry for 3 1/2 minutes or until noodles are warmed through and vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Step 6Preheat a barbecue or chargrill to high. Cook skewers, basting with marinade and turning frequently, for 5 minutes or until tofu is browned and vegetables are just tender. Season.
- Step 7Divide stir-fry and skewers among plates, then drizzle with remaining marinade. Scatter with sesame seeds, if using, to serve.
- High fibre
- Low carb
- Lower gi
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
2393 kj
Energy
26g
Fat Total
5g
Saturated Fat
16g
Fibre
36g
Protein
2585.58mg
Sodium
14g
Carbs (sugar)
44g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Top tips: Hard tofu is from the refrigerated section of supermarkets.
Kecap manis is Indonesian sweet soy sauce. From supermarkets.
- Author: Dominic Smith
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: MasterChef
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