Tamarind Tofu Cabbage Bowl

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This Tamarind Tofu Stir Fry is a cozy stovetop dinner with crisp tofu, tender cabbage, and orzo pasta brought together with a sweet-tangy sauce. It is a light and delicious meal that is comforting and satisfying.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian, Vegetarian

Keyword meatless stir fry, orzo tofu recipe, Tamarind Tofu Cabbage Bowl, tamarind tofu recipe, Tamarind Tofu Stir Fry, tofu cabbage stir fry, vegetarian tofu stir fry

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup cooked orzo
1 pound block extra firm tofu , pressed and cubed
1 medium carrot , shredded
4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying tofu and cabbage
2 tablespoons Tamarind Chutney
2 tablespoons Tamari

For the Chutney

2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 cups water
½ cup sugar

Instructions

For Tamarind Chutney mix tamarind paste, water, and sugar together and simmer approximately 30 minutes or until reduced to about half and slightly thickened.
Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute more then set aside to cool completely.
Mix two tablespoons tamarind chutney and two tablespoons tamari together and set aside.
Cook orzo according to package directions. Cool slightly. Stir shredded carrot into cooked orzo. Set aside.
Fry cubes of tofu in olive oil until crispy and browned. Set aside.
Fry cabbage in a small amount of olive oil until crisp tender and slightly browned.
Toss cabbage, orzo mixture, tofu, and chutney mixture together. Serve warm & enjoy!

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