Category Dinner , Lunch Yields 6 Servings Servings Quarter (1.5 Serving) Half (3 Servings) Default (6 Servings) Double (12 Servings) Triple (18 Servings) Prep Time 15 minsCook Time 20 minsA great option to introduce tofu to your kids’ palettes. This dish offers a tasty mix of ground chicken and tofu with Chinese flavours.
45 ml sesame oil
5 ml chili flakes
1 lb ground chicken
15 ml chopped ginger
15 ml chopped garlic
15 ml tomato paste
45 ml lower sodium soy sauce
500 ml lower sodium vegetable broth
15 ml cornstarch
60 ml water
1 medium-firm tofu, cubed
60 ml sliced green onion
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1 In a large pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the red chili flakes and toast for a few seconds.
2 Add the ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
3 Mix in the tomato paste, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Let simmer to reduce by half.
4 In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and simmer on low heat for 2 minutes. The sauce will slightly thicken.
5 Gently stir in the tofu and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the tofu has just warmed through.
Chef’s Tip
Steam bok choy or other vegetables while the sauce is simmering to make it a complete meal.
Serving Suggestion
Serve over brown or wild rice, in whole wheat tortillas or in lettuce wraps.
Ingredients 45 ml sesame oil
5 ml chili flakes
1 lb ground chicken
15 ml chopped ginger
15 ml chopped garlic
15 ml tomato paste
45 ml lower sodium soy sauce
500 ml lower sodium vegetable broth
15 ml cornstarch
60 ml water
1 medium-firm tofu, cubed
60 ml sliced green onion
Directions 1 In a large pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the red chili flakes and toast for a few seconds.
2 Add the ground chicken to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
3 Mix in the tomato paste, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Let simmer to reduce by half.
4 In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and simmer on low heat for 2 minutes. The sauce will slightly thicken.
5 Gently stir in the tofu and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes until the tofu has just warmed through.
