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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables & Aromatics:
  • 1 1-inch knob of ginger, finely minced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 small red-onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 stalks of green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup of cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 green chilies, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 tomatoes
  • 1 block of extra firm tofu, pressed and drained
Seasonings & Sauces:
  • 40-45 grams of Ching's Paneer Masala Mix*
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • MSG to taste (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cut the tomatoes into large pieces.
  2. Cut the tofu into cubes.
  3. Pour some oil in a non-stick pan and fry the tofu until golden brown, on all sides.
  4. Add the Paneer Masala mix to a bowl, and mix about 1.5 cups of water with the masala mix. Make sure to stir well, as there will be clumps of cornstarch in the mixture.
  5. Turn on your stove to medium heat. Add in the minced ginger and sliced chilies, and sauté for 1 or 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  6. Add in the chopped shallots and sauté for another two minutes.
  7. Finally, add in the chopped red onion and sauté for two more minutes.
  8. Add the masala + water mixture to the pan, and bring it to medium heat. Wait until the sauce starts to thicken and bubble, and stir frequently.
  9. Add the ketchup, soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce.
  10. After the sauce has bubbled and thickened, add in the tomatoes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the tomatoes become tender.
  11. Add in the fried tofu and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes to soften the tofu.
  12. Add in the chopped cilantro and sliced green onion, and mix. It is now ready to serve.
  13. Serve the tomato tofu stir-fry over a bed of Basmati rice or Jasmine rice, and top with more cilantro and green onion. Enjoy! This can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
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