20251126 #breakfastdiary day 1570, 1°C/mostly clear, 20 min/exercise (M)
An addictive bite thanks to the (sauce).
The moment I added the moisture-soaked scallion, the leftover oil in the pan fought back like it was trying to kill me. After that early-morning life-or-death battle, I emerged victorious. For posterity, I'm recording today's win as the Great Oil Battle of 20251126.
Approx. 400kcal Tofu Cashew Romaine Salad
Ingredients
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Steps
01
First, make the sauce. Mix 1T soy sauce, 1T oyster sauce, 1t sriracha sauce, 2t maple syrup, 1t starch, and 2T water.
02
Cut 1/2 block of tofu into 2cm cubes, place in a mixing bowl, add 1T starch, and mix well.
03
Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté the tofu from step 2 until crisp.
04
Add 1t minced garlic, 1t minced ginger, and chopped scallion and sauté, then add 1/2 cup cashews and sauté.
05
Pour in the sauce from step 1 plus 2T water, and cook until the sauce thickens.