Scrambled Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toasted Almonds

[clevermanka]

This came out surprisingly well, so I'm recording it here so I don't forget how I made it (which is unfortunately what happens to a lot of the recipes I make up).

Scrambled Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toasted Almonds
1 pkg firm tofu (I use local brand Central Soyfoods)
3-4 c cooked brown rice, cooked in a vegetable broth
1 T minced garlic (I use the pre-minced kind that comes in a jar--adjust for fresh and your taste)
1/2 c slivered almonds, toasted
5-6 shiitake mushrooms, chopped
1 t paprika
olive oil

Pour olive oil in a pan and let heat slightly. Add garlic and cook until garlic is browned and nearly caramelized. Add paprika and stir fry for a few seconds. Crumble tofu into pan, breaking it up as you go. Try not to completely pulverize it. You want some texture in the end. Cook the tofu-garlic mixture for a few minutes, until large tofu pieces get browned on a few sides. In a cast iron skillet, toast the slivered almonds. Raw almonds won't add the same crunch. If you don't care to take this step, I'd just leave them out. Combine the tofu mixture with the almonds and the mushrooms. Mix well. Add rice to this mixture until you reach a ratio that pleases you.

Note: If you don't cook the rice in a broth (I use Maggi Vegetable Bullion), add some extra seasonings to the scrambled tofu or it will be a little bland.

Comments

[stuology.livejournal.com]

sweet paprika or smoked paprika?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I used smoked, but I think either could work. I would maybe not add the mushrooms with the sweet paprika.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thinking about it a bit, and if you prefer sweet paprika, you could substitute white button mushrooms and saute them with the tofu. I think that would be tasty, and would add an additional texture.

[stuology.livejournal.com]

I have both, so I'll stick with the smoked given the mushrooms that I have. I don't think I've used paprika with mushrooms, that I can recall, so I was curious which kind you used.

Thanks!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'm going to send you an amazing mushroom and paprika recipe that I've used for years. It's not my own creation, so I'm not comfortable posting it here. But look for it in your email!

[bestill.livejournal.com]

I can attest that this is fan-fucking-tabulous.

I'll print out the recipe!

And, remember when I said I wanted crunchy . . . CRUNCHY! This fit the bill! It's AWESOME!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yay! Also: Good to know. Now I understand what you mean when you say you want something crunchy. Hurray!