Anhui Bang Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pop a deep saucepan on medium heat. Melt in the butter. Peel and grate the garlic. When the butter has melted, add half the garlic and stir-fry for 1 min. Stir in the rice until coated, 1 min. Add 1/4 tsp salt and the water for the rice and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover the lid. Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove from pan from the heat and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve.

Step 2

Meanwhile, drain the tofu and throughly pat dry with kitchen paper. Tear into 3cm chunks. Add the tofu to a medium bowl with the cornflour. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Trim the cucumber, then halve lengthways. Cut into 1cm thick half moons. Put the rice vinegar, ginger puree, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, peanut butter, honey and water for the sauce into another bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium heat. When hot, add the cabbage and remaining garlic and stir-fry for 2 mins. Season with salt and pepper. Add a splash of water, mix well and cover with a lid. Cook until just tender, 3-4 mins. Once cooked, transfer the cabbage to a medium bowl. Add the cucumber and set aside. Set aside your pan - you’ll use it for the tofu.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, in a medium bowl, whisk the egg (see pantry for amount) until combined and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Pour the egg into the frying pan and cook for 30 secs without stirring, then gently stir to break it up, making sure the egg doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan, 2-3mins. IMPORTANT: Ensure egg whites are fully cooked. Once cooked, add the rice to the egg along with a third of the soy sauce and stir together. Remove from the heat and set the pan aside.

Step 5

Put the frying pan back on high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, fry the tofu until slightly crispy, 8-10 mins. Turn frequently to ensure it doesn't burn. Season with salt and pepper. Add the peanut and sweet chilli sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 mins, then remove the pan from the heat. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick. Taste and season with salt and pepper if you feel it needs it. Add the tofu and sauce to the bowl with the cabbage and cucumber and mix together until combined.

Step 6

Divide the rice between your bowls. Top with the Anhui bang tofu. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and enjoy.