Crisp Genmaicha Tofu with Shiitakes and Savoy Cabbage

Crisp Genmaicha Tofu with Shiitakes and Savoy Cabbage
Crisp Genmaicha Tofu with Shiitakes and Savoy Cabbage is a gluten free and vegan recipe with 4 servings. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 11g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 260 calories. A mixture of polenta, genmaicha, sel gris, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour.

Instructions

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Combine 2 tsp. genmaicha leaves and 1 1/2 cups boiling water; let steep 5 minutes, then strain into a bowl.
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Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
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Add mushrooms and ginger; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and cook until mushrooms begin to shrink.
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Add brewed tea; cook 5 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cook until slightly wilted but still green and most of liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Set aside, covered.
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Slice tofu in half horizontally and set on paper towels.
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Cut an X through each half, forming 4 triangles per half, or 8 total. Blot tops with paper towels.
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Pulverize polenta and peppercorns in a spice grinder.
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Add remaining 1 tbsp. tea and 1 tsp. salt and pulse just to combine.
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Brush tofu on both sides with some oil. Liberally sprinkle oiled sides with polenta mixture and press on with your fingers.
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Heat remaining 2 tbsp. oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook tofu until deeply golden brown on one side, about 8 minutes. Flip and brown other side lightly, about 3 minutes more.
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Arrange 2 tofu triangles on each of 4 warmed dinner plates. Reheat mushrooms and cabbage in pan, stir in green onions, and spoon mixture around tofu.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings4
Health Score25
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