12. Vegan Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce and Coconut Rice
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (2 to 3 limes)
- 3 tablespoons jarred hoisin sauce (like Taste of Thai)
- 1 teaspoon honey (omit for vegan version)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Rice:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 block firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh mung bean sprouts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other high-heat oil for frying)
Instructions
Making the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, hoisin sauce, honey (if using), ginger, red pepper, and cilantro.
- Mix thoroughly to incorporate and set aside.
Making the Rice
- Heat one tablespoon of coconut oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the rice and sauté for one minute.
- Add one cup of coconut milk and one cup of water to the saucepan.
- Bring contents to a rolling simmer, turn the heat down to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice is done.
- Fluff with a fork.
Making the Stir-Fry
- In a large skillet or wok, heat one tablespoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu, stirring frequently until it is golden brown on all sides (approximately four to six minutes).
- Add the peppers and mushrooms and fry for an additional two minutes.
- Add the mung beans sprouts and the sauce, stir to incorporate.
- When the mung bean sprouts are heated through (but not wilted), remove the pan from the heat.
- Place one scoop of rice into the bottom of a shallow bowl. Add the desired amount of the vegan hoisin sauce stir-fry mixture on top. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Make sure to turn off the pan when your vegetables are cooked al dente, with just a hint of crunch. Cooking them as such will impress your dinner guests with a perfectly executed presentation, whereas letting them sit too long in the pan will yield a much less desirable result.