We visited and cooked with a long time friend.
For a few years, I’ve been admiring my friend Eti Efinger from afar. It’s been 20 years since we went to seminary together but I still learn from her, even though she’s raising her family of nine children far away in Bnei Brak.
Eti is one of those mothers who is always cooking.
It’s her mantra that women should be involved in the kitchen;
children and family connect around food and we should not be lazy about it.
We can take pride and joy in feeding our family.
Eti cooks ethnic food, traditional food, healthy food, gourmet food, family-friendly food…all of it. And it’s served on a beautifully set table too.
One amazing thing is that she starts cooking for Shabbos on Wednesday. Her kids feel like Shabbos is coming all week long. So, when Esti spent some time in Israel last month, I recommended that she pay Eti a visit.
I knew she’d enjoy spending time with her in the kitchen. Here’s one of the dishes Eti showed us that day.
You need to start off by browning your tofu in some oil. That’s how it goes from bland to flavorful.
Add your veggies. The pan is hot so this part should go quickly.
Cook them down until slightly soft but still crisp.
Add the tofu back in.
And the sauces.
Stir in cooked noodles.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
It’s ready for your family to enjoy.
Tofu Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 lb. tofu, cut into small cubes
- 1 red onion, cut into half rings
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 yellow squash, julienned
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 can baby corn nuggets
- 8 ounces vermicelli noodles, angel hair pasta, lo mein noodles or any long pasta you prefer cooked according to package instructions
- 1 – 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp teriyaki or stir fry sauce
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add tofu and cook until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- Add red onion, carrot, zucchini, and squash. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and baby corn. Cook until vegetables have softened slightly. Stir in cooked noodles.
- Add in salt, soy sauce, teriyaki, and chili sauce. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Looks delicious! Do the noodles get cooked before they are added?
Yes cooked. Added it to the instructions above. Thanks
where can I buy tofu in Yerushalayim?
Tenuvah sells it in the dairy section in most groceries
health food stores and asian markets have kilo blocks a bit cheaper than the 300g blocks in the supermarket, rubin or landau hechsher
Thanks for another great recipe! A few tips I learned over the years with tofu. Buy extra firm tofu. Make sure to drain the tofu well. I put the cube between two paper towels for about half an hour. Cube the tofu and use a little corn starch (1T) for extra crispiness and paprika to give it a golden look. Enjoy!