Other Asian

Rice with Chilies and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups cooked rice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 t. oregano
1 can diced green chilies, such as Ortega, 4 oz
1 pint sour cream
1/2 lb. grated jack cheese
2 T. chopped parsley
Paprika for garnish

Directions:

Mix salt, pepper, and oregano with rice. Blend green chilies with sour cream and cheese. Gently fold into rice. Bake, uncovered, in buttered casserole or mold for 30 minutes at 350. You may wish to put a bit more cheese on top during last 5 minutes of baking. Garnish with parsley and paprika. Serve 4 to 6.

Source:
Frugal Gourmet

Broccoli and Tofu in Spicy Almond Sauce

Ingredients:

Sauce:
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon cayenne

Saute:
1 pound broccoli
2 teaspoons ginger
4 cloves garlic
1 pound tofu, cubed
2 cups onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cashews, chopped
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
2 scallions, chopped

Directions:

Sauce:
In small saucepan, whisk together almond butter and hot water until you have a uniform mixture. Whisk in remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.

Saute:
Stir-fry half the ginger and half the garlic in 1 tbsp. oil.