Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing

Tofu is a versatile ingredient that can absorb flavors and is often used as a substitute for meat in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing

Cooking Method: Baking, Pan frying Cuisine: Asian, Vegetarian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Tofu
• 200 gram Shiitake mushrooms
• 4 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 4 stalk Green onions
• 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Drain and press tofu to remove excess water.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
3. Cut tofu into rectangles and marinate in the sauce for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, remove stems from shiitake mushrooms and finely chop them. Sauté the stems with minced garlic and green onions in vegetable oil.
5. Add cornstarch and mix well to create the stuffing.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
7. Take marinated tofu and cut a slit in the middle of each rectangle.
8. Stuff each tofu rectangle with the shiitake stuffing.
9. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and pan-fry the stuffed tofu until golden brown on both sides.
10. Transfer the tofu to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 2g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.