Monday, March 7, 2011

Okra and Tofu Stew

Okra and Tofu Stew

This is simple to make and its vegetarian.  Okra is a good source of iron and calcium and contains Vitamin A and C. It has a lot of benefits. The Okra fiber is excellent for feeding probiotics which contributes to the health of intestinal tract. It's good for constipation, stabilizing blood sugar and cholesterol level and known to treat lung inflammation, sore throat and irritable bowl syndrome.

Ingredients:
1 cup cut okra
1 cup snap sugar peas
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup cubed tofu
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 cup chopped onion
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 in ginger, chopped
Oil

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a wok, add in the onion, ginger and garlic. Saute till the onion browned.
2. Add in the mushrooms and okra, saute for three minutes. Add in the tofu, and snap peas.
3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar and lime juice. Mix the ingredients.
4. Lower the heat, let it simmer for 5 minutes or until snap peas are cooked and still crunchy.
5. Serve on top of rice.

Enjoy

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