- I don't have a wok, what should I do?
- Use a large, thin-walled frying pan and heat it until very hot!
Pumpkin & Quinoa Stir-fry with Tofu & Curried Tahini
A familiar recipe, but the wok technique makes it distinct. Here, everything is stir-fried quickly, preserving the texture and freshness of the vegetables. 'Wok hei' (the breath of the wok) is a smoky, caramelised flavour imparted by high heat, making this dish more than just the sum of its parts.
Ingredients
150
g
quinoa
200
g
pumpkin (e.g., butternut squash)
200
g
firm tofu
1
tbsp
tahini paste
200
ml
coconut milk
1
red onion
2
cloves
garlic
10
g
fresh ginger
2
tsp
curry powder
1
tsp
turmeric
1
lime
2
sprigs
fresh coriander
1
tbsp
black sesame seeds
1
tbsp
olive oil
1
pinch
salt
1
pinch
black pepper
1
tbsp
soy sauce
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Equipment Needed
- Wok
- Saucepan
- Frying pan
Allergen Information
Soya (soy sauce, tofu)
Sesame (tahini, sesame seeds)
Instructions
1
✓
Cook the quinoa.
Tip: Essential!
2
✓
Marinate the tofu in a mixture of soy sauce and lime, then flash fry it.
Tip: The sugar content in the soy sauce aids browning.
3
✓
In a wok, stir-fry the onion, aromatics, and spices.
Tip: Work quickly so it doesn't burn!
4
✓
Add the pumpkin (cut into small cubes), stir-fry briefly, then simmer in the coconut milk until done.
Tip: Smaller cubes cook faster in the wok.
5
✓
Serve: quinoa, ragu, tofu, tahini lime dressing, seeds.
Tip: Every bite is crunchy and creamy at the same time.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 150 g quinoa
- 200 g pumpkin (e.g., butternut squash)
- 200 g firm tofu
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 g fresh ginger
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 lime
- 2 sprigs fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce