Five-Spice Tofu with Barley and Kale might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 45. One portion of this dish contains roughly 2g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 37 calories. A mixture of pearled barley, coconut, tuscan kale, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.
Instructions
1
In a saucepan, cover the barley with 2 cups of water, add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until the barley is just tender, about 25 minutes.
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Barley
Water
Salt
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Sauce Pan
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Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the grapeseed oil with the sesame oil until shimmering.
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Grape Seed Oil
Sesame Oil
Tofu
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Frying Pan
3
Add the tofu and five-spice powder and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, 7 minutes.
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Tofu
4
Add the scallions and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and transfer the tofu to a plate.
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Salt And Pepper
Green Onions
Tofu
5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil to the skillet.
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Grape Seed Oil
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Frying Pan
6
Add the lemongrass and cook over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
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Lemon Grass
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Add the kale and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
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Kale
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Add the barley and cook for 1 minute.
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Barley
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Add the horseradish, tamari and vinegar and cook, stirring, until the pan is nearly dry, about 2 minutes.
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Horseradish
Vinegar
Tamari
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Frying Pan
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Transfer the barley and kale to a platter. Top with the tofu, toasted coconut, sesame seeds and cilantro.