Tofu Manchurian

Enjoy a Healthy and Delicious Protein-Rich Indo-Chinese Dish

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious dish that is rich in protein? Look no further than Tofu Manchurian, a delectable Indo-Chinese fusion dish that is sure to please your taste buds and satisfy your hunger.

Tofu Manchurian is a unique dish that blends the flavors of India and China. Made with protein-rich tofu, it is a great option for vegetarians and those looking to incorporate more plant-based protein into their diet. What's more, this dish is healthy because it is not deep-fried; instead, it is lightly sautéed with olive oil.

To make Tofu Manchurian, start by marinating the tofu in a mixture of spices, including ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Then, lightly sauté the tofu with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, and toss it all together in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, ketchup, and chili sauce.

The result is a dish that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. So why not give Tofu Manchurian a try? It's easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Plus, we'd love to hear your feedback, so be sure to let us know how it turns out!

You may also like my other Indo – Chinese recipes such as Gobi Manchurian, Chicken Hakka Noodles, Orange Chicken, Honey Glazed Salmon, Veg Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken and Prawn Fried Rice.

Tofu Manchurian 2018-11-22 02:53:27

Tofu Manchurian

Serves 3
Prep Time: 00:10
Cook Time: 00:20
Total Time: 00:30

Ingredients

• 200 grams of Firm Tofu
• 1/4 cup Corn Flour
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• to taste (I used 1/4 tsp) Salt
• 3 to 4 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp finely chopped Garlic
• 1 medium-sized, finely chopped Onion
• 2 tbsp finely chopped Spring Onion Greens and Whites
• 1/2 cup diced Red and Green Capsicums
• 4 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• 2 tsp Chili and Garlic Sauce
• 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Vinegar
• pinch Salt
• 2 tbsp finely chopped for garnishing Spring Onion

Instructions

• In a wide bowl, add the corn flour, pepper powder and salt and mix well until combined.
• Meanwhile, wash and drain the tofu and then cut it into cubes.
• Then transfer the tofu cubes to the flour mixture and toss well to coat and set aside for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan with 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
• When the oil heats, add the tofu cubes and stir fry until all sides are golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
• Heat a pan with the remaining oil, add chopped garlic, and fry until they become golden brown.
• Add finely chopped onions and spring onion greens and whites, and stir-fry for 1 minute or until transparent.
• Then add diced capsicums and saute until half cooked but still they are crunchy.
• Pour soy sauce, chili and garlic sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar and salt, and give a quick stir.
• Then add fried tofu cubes and saute well over high heat for a minute or until the sauce well coated with tofu cubes.
• Finally, garnish it with spring onion and serve tofu Manchurian with tomato ketchup.

By Santhi Therese
The Indian Claypot

In a wide bowl, add the cornflour, pepper powder and salt and mix well until combined.

Meanwhile, wash and drain the tofu

and then cut it into cubes.

Then transfer the tofu cubes to the flour mixture

and toss well to coat and set aside for 10 mins.

Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan with 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.

When the oil heats, add the tofu cubes

and stir-fry until all sides are golden brown.

Remove them from the pan and set aside.

Heat a pan with the remaining oil, and add chopped garlic, and fry until they become golden brown.

Add finely chopped onions and spring onion greens and whites,

stir-fry for 1 minute or until transparent.

Then add diced capsicums and saute until half cooked but still they are crunchy.

Pour soy sauce, chili and garlic sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar and salt,

give a quick stir.

Then add fried tofu cubes and saute well over high heat for a minute or

until the sauce well coated with tofu cubes.

Finally, garnish it with spring onion and serve tofu Manchurian with tomato ketchup.