Green Tea And Tamarind Marinated Tofu With Vegetables

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From the whole foods website. the websites reminds you that the tea leaves contain caffine.

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Steps

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Place garlic , ginger , tamarind sauce , rice vinegar and tea leaves in a container with a tight fitting lid.

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Add tofu cubes and toss well.

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Marinate all day or overnight , shaking the container occasionally to distribute the marinade.

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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Drain the tofu and reserve the marinade.

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Add tofu and tamari to taste to hot oil and cook , stirring almost constantly for 5 to 7 minutes , or until tofu is very hot.

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Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

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Add additional oil to the hot skillet if needed , followed by the vegetables and remaining marinade.

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Again , season to taste with tamari.

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Cook for 5 to 7 minutes , stirring frequently , or until broccoli is crisp-tender and pan juices have evaporated.

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Return tofu to skillet and toss to combine.

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Drizzle with sesame oil and serve.

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Ingredients

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garlic clove, fresh gingerroot, tamarind paste, rice vinegar, green tea leaves, firm tofu, peanut oil, tamari, fresh mushrooms, red onion, red pepper, broccoli florets, toasted sesame oil