Gingered Greens and Tofu

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Tofu marinade:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3 T. brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

The rest:

• 1/4 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 2 T. grated fresh ginger root
• 2 cakes tofu
• 6 cups coarsely chopped mixed greens (anything goes)
• 3 T. fresh lime juice
• 2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
• pinch of cayenne or splash of chili oil
• toasted cashews or peanuts

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring marinade ingredients to a boil. Simmer for one minute and remove from heat. Cut tofu into bite size squares. Place squares in a single layer in a pan and pour marinade over them. Sprinkle on 2 T. oil and set aside for five minutes.

Preheat broiler. Prepare remaining ingredients. Broil tofu until lightly browned on both sides. Heat 2 T. oil in large skillet. Stir in ginger, add the greens, and stir constantly on high heat until greens wilt. Add lime juice, cilantro, cayenne and remove from heat. Gently toss tofu, marinade and greens. Top with toasted nuts. Serve immediately with rice.

From: In the Bag: September 21-23, 2004