Amaranth-Crusted Tofu with String Beans and Forbidden Rice
Amaranth flour and sesame seeds give the perfect nutty crunchy coating to fried tofu in this easy string beans stir fry.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1⅔ cup black rice
14 oz extra firm tofu, drained
¼ cup amaranth flour
3 tbsp black sesame seeds
salt and black pepper, to taste
1 egg, lightly beaten
peanut oil, for frying
2 tbsp sesame oil, plus extra to serve
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 spicy red chili, seeded and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp tamari sauce, plus extra to serve
2 scallions, cut into 1-inch long pieces
Instructions
Place the rice in a large saucepan and cook according to package instructions. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.
Pat the tofu dry with paper towels and cut into 16 triangles. Set aside.
Place the amaranth flour and sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Place the egg in a small bowl. Dip the tofu into the egg and then toss in the amaranth flour mixture until lightly coated. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining tofu.
Heat peanut oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until evenly browned, making sure not to crowd the skillet. Remove with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tofu.
In a wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onions, ginger, and chiles. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add teh garlic and cook for another minute. Add teh green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes.
Add the tamari sauce and scallions. Season with pepper and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Divide the rice between 4 serving plates. Top with the green bean and onion stir fry and the tofu. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, sesame oil, and tamari, as desired. Serve warm.
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2015/03/amaranth-crusted-tofu-with-string-beans-and-forbidden-rice.html