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Tender Ginger Tofu - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Magwana
Women in Okinawa boast the longest lifespan in all of Japan. A study of Okinawan centenarians attributes their lasting health to low calorie intake. “Okinawans mainly eat tofu and sea vegetables,” Andoh says—staples that are naturally low in calories. In this recipe, tofu soaks up the flavors of mirin, chili-garlic sauce, and natural inflammation-reducer fresh ginger, which soothes nausea and helps beat arthritis and ovarian cancer
Recipe Source: http://www.womenshealthmag....
Ingredients
2 c fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 c water
1/4 c mirin
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger root
1 tsp chili-garlic sauce (like Sriracha)
1 14 oz package water-packed firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
1 1/2 C shredded carrots
6 oz snow peas, trimmed and cut in half diagonally
1/4 c chopped fresh chives
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, combine broth, water, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic sauce and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in tofu, carrot, and snow peas and return mixture to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Stir in chives and serve.
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