Meal Kit
Cashew Tofu
with broccoli and sweet chili-teriyaki sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Wheat, Soy
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Vegetarian
Chef
Nigel Palmer
“Cashew chicken” is a classic Chinese dish but, alas, you have to eat chicken to enjoy it. Not anymore! There's no reason in 2019 one can't taste the fine nutty sweet-and-spicy flavors, but in tofu form. Turns out, crispy tofu is just as good a vehicle for cashew needs. Who knew? Vegetarians knew. Why coat the tofu in cornstarch? For the crisp! The almost-100% starch content of cornstarch helps make the tofu both crispy and golden brown.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
- 6 oz. Broccoli Florets
- ¾ cup Jasmine Rice
- 2 oz. Sweet Chili Sauce
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2 oz. Teriyaki Glaze
- 2 Green Onions
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1 oz. Roasted Salted Cashews
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Ginger
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving) 9Oz0rVP5
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Calories780
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Carbohydrates104g
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Net Carbs95g
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Fat30g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using shrimp, follow same instructions as tofu in Steps 2 and 3, tossing with cornstarch and cooking undisturbed until seared on one side, 2-3 minutes. Flip, and cook until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 1-2 minutes.
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1 Make the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice, 11/2 cups water, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes.Remove from burner. Set aside covered.While rice cooks, prepare ingredients.Meat lovers! If using chicken, pat dry. Season all over with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally with 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. If using shrimp, pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook with 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side. If using ground beef, combine with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes Add proteins to pan with tofu in step 4. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Line a plate with a paper towel. Cut tofu into 1" dice and place on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture. Set aside to press, 5 minutes.
While tofu presses, cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.Mince garlic.Trim and cut white portions of green onions into 1" lengths. Thinly slice green portions. Keep white and green portions separate.Place cornstarch and pressed tofu in a mixing bowl and toss to coat. -
3 Crisp the Tofu
Line another plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil. Add tofu to hot pan and stir occasionally until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.Don't rush cooking the tofu; it will need the complete cooking time for the correct crispness.Remove to towel-lined plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, broccoli florets, and white portions of green onions to hot pan and stir occasionally, 2 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup water, garlic, and ginger. Stir occasionally until broccoli is tender and ginger is completely combined, 5-6 minutes.If water evaporates before broccoli is tender, add more water 2 Tbsp. at a time as needed.Stir in sweet chili sauce, teriyaki glaze, cashews, and tofu. Bring to a boil.If using protein, add to pan with tofu.Once boiling, remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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