Seared Tofu (Wara Soya) with Mushrooms
I started eating Tofu as a kid; it is widely sold in Kwara state. I had always known Tofu was healthy but I didn’t quiet understand the health implications of Tofu consumption until recently.
Tofu is extremely versatile; it can be used in sauces and stews. On its own, tofu tastes bland, but it will easily absorb the flavour of whatever you put in it. On the nutrition scale, Tofu is a good source of Protein, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper and Selenium, and a very good source of Calcium and Manganese. It’s a healthy alternative to meat, including chicken.
To put things in perspective, ½ cup (100g) of chicken will typically contain at least 137 cal, 6g of fat (2 of which is Saturated), 81 mg of cholesterol, 20g of protein, 2% calcium and 6% iron. An equal serving of Tofu contains 88 calories, 5g of fat (1 of which is saturated), 0 mg of cholesterol , 10g of protein, 25% calcium and 11%iron.If you are a “meatetarian” like me, Tofu is a great cholesterol free, calcium + protein rich alternative to meat.
Ingredients:
- 1 block of extra firm tofu (cubed into small pieces) Click here to make Tofu from scratch
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- ½ cup sliced onions
- 4 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 bouillon cube (Maggi)
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
Direction
1. Place the cubed tofu in a large bowl, season with half of the salt and the black pepper.
2. Set a large sauté pan or wok on medium heat, add in the oil. Gently place in the seasoned tofu, sear on each side until browned
3. Remove the tofu from the oil and set aside. Add in the onions and sauté until browned. Add in the sliced mushrooms, cover the pot and leave the mushrooms to produce juice( 4-5mins)
4. Add in the seared tofu, left over salt, bouillon cube, thyme and chopped peppers. Stir. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Cover and leave to simmer for another 5mins.
Serve alone or as a side. EnJoy.
Next day, I served the left over with some fried plantain. soo yum!!
Nice article. Thank you for this, author.
Pls I need your weight lost book
Where do I get the packed Tofu, Wsrs and Mushroom
Where do you live?
My name is Mutiah, I’m a nutritonist. Tofu and anything made with soya is not healthy unless it is fermented, but cow milk’s cheese is very nutritious. so choose wisely
please is this the same thing as beske? I thing it looks like it. I live in Kwara state n I have been wandering how to get my hands the recipe. Awesome work you are doing here, and quite refreshing.
I love dis tofu ad i promise to prepare it.we use to call it beske in my area ad ve tastedit some years back i cant wait to prepare mine
Yes!! it was called Beske by the Yoruba people… so yum!
Hmm, d meal looks so yummy nd am hungry could u pls send some 4 me? Anyway am new here nd am glad 2 b here.Didn’t knw wara has d cow’s milk version(tofu).luv d plantain shape pls can u share hw u did dat.
I will DHL some your way. The soy milk version (as presented) is tofu, the cow milk version is made by the Fulani people. I will do a post on the plantain shape.
seems like you sneaked in some shrimps in your tofu. had no idea theres a soy milk version of wara. loved eating wara when I was younger. will definitely try out this dish. I recently started a 30day no meat challenge for may, so meaning i’ll be consuming a lot of tofu for the next few weeks. Good thing I live in the land of TOFU :)
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Good luck with your challenge hon, yes indeed I am a shrimp addict.
will this recipe work well for the cow milk wara?
Hummm…. I doubt it, cow milk wara will have to be deep fried to work in this recipe.
hi.am new to this blog. wow! i sure will visit often. however,how did u cut out that shape from plantain? it is beautiful
THanks Doyin, welcome. I hope you visit often. The plantain shape was made with a machine, it will be available soon.
Who would have known wara was Tofu? I love wara as in LOVE! I prefer the other one though, the one in water.
Well done hunnie and I’ve missed coming here.
I missed you!! come often.
Oh thats an awesome looking dish and the fry plantain looks maverlous. I’ve never eaten tofu though I’ve cooked it for my youngest daughter.
Hope all is well with you and life is moving in the direction you desire. Keep your head up and am looking forward to reading you getting your cook book published.
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looks delicious,never tasted wara before though
Really??? You have to visit :)
had no idea wara was tofu
There are two types: cow milk version( which is the most popular) and soy milk version (Tofu)
I am hungry!
I will send some in the mail :D
OMG! That looks beyond good… rest assured I will be definitely trying this one this break!
yes you should.
Wara is one of my favourite foods.
Yours looks yum.
Really?? The cow milk version se?
That dish looks good o!!
But wait o! Wara is same as Tofu? really?? I used to think tofu was artificially concocted by vegetarians in the Western world.
hmm, Its high time I take a holiday in Northern Naija and try-out their local cuisines.
p.s. What did you do to my plantains?? *insert puzzled face
There are two kinds of wara, one is made with cow milk and the other one is tofu(soy milk). I think the northerners have the most interesting dishes, take me on your adventures please.
Plantains? what? han? I am confused….lol.
Sometimes I fried tofu with noodles but i need to try this receipe; thank you ;
You are welcome.
this food looks really appetizing. I am learning how to make the tofu and hopefully try it out.
Yeiii! let me know how it turns out.
this is the best looking wara i’ve ever seen!!!
lol… Thank u thank u
This looks good, but i have never tried tofu before. I don’t think i will like it though. i am weird like that lol. I have missed your space and you too of course..
Haaa.. thanks babe. ooo… you have to visit me, I will make you love it :D
This is looks nice oo.. I wish you came with this combo for me :D
Please!!!! Miss… I dont like Tofu. lol.