Alaria-Tofu Stir-fry

Kara Ibarguen
Servings

4

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

217

Cuisine

Asian

This stir-fry is easily adaptable to all texture and flavor preferences. If plant-based protein isn't for you, try shrimp, chicken, or pork instead of tofu.

Ingredients

    For the Stir-fry:

    • 1oz Alaria Leaf
    • 1 block (16oz) Heiwa or preferred Tofu, extra firm
    • ½ small Red Cabbage, finely sliced

    For the Marinade:

    • 2 T Sesame Oil
    • 3 T Soy or Tamari Sauce
    • 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
    • 2 tsp Honey, or sweetener of choice
    • 2 tsp Sriracha
    • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
    • 1 tsp Dulse with Garlic

    Stir-fry Toppings:

    • 2 Green Onions, sliced diagonally
    • Toasted Sesame Seeds for sprinkling

    Directions

      Pressing the Tofu before marinating:

      1. Remove the Tofu from its package, drain, and pat dry with a towel
      2. Slice it horizontally into 3 roughly ¼” thick slabs
      3. Wrap each slab in a tea towel or a double layer of paper towels and place them on a cutting board
      4. Place another cutting board on top and weigh it down with a heavy object, like a cast iron skillet, for example
      5. Press the Tofu to remove water for 10 minutes
      6. After 10 minutes, change out the towels and press again while doing the other steps of this recipe

      Prepping the Alaria:

      1. Snip the Alaria fronds into ½” pieces with kitchen shears
      2. Place the Alaria pieces in a large bowl and cover with water
      3. As the fronds re-hydrate, massage them and remove any shells or other sea debris you encounter
      4. Once Alaria is free of debris and fully hydrated, about 2-3 minutes in water, drain it in a colander and pat it dry

      Mix the Marinade:

      1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a 2 Cup measuring cup
      2. Whisk them together, and divide evenly, before setting aside

      Stir-fry:

      1. Working in batches to not over crowd the skillet (cast iron is preferable), sauté the Alaria with a small splash of the marinade and an extra sprinkle of ginger and Dulse with Garlic, if desired
      2. Cook until Alaria is toasty and somewhat crisp to the touch, about 5 minutes
      3. Set Alaria aside once it is all toasted and unwrap the Tofu
      4. Cut the Tofu into cubes and put into half of the marinade, stir gently to coat
      5. Add the cabbage, working in batches again, if necessary, to the skillet and sauté in the same manner as the Alaria
      6. Once the Cabbage is sautéed, add it to the Alaria
      7. Next, sir-fry the marinated Tofu until crisp on all sides
      8. When Tofu is done, remove it from the skillet and set aside and cover to keep warm
      9. Return the Cabbage and Alaria to the skillet, add any remaining marinade and stir to re-heat and evenly coat
      10. Serve using the Cabbage and Alaria stir-fry as a bed for the Tofu
      11. Top with the Green Onions and Toasted Sesame Seeds
      12. Add an optional drizzle of Sriracha for a little more heat

      Enjoy!