Cambodian Manor Kho To Hu Caramelized Pineapple And Tofu Recipes

CAMBODIAN MANOR KHO TO HU (CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND TOFU)

Steps:

• Place tofu between paper towels and press with cast iron frying pan or something heavy for about 10 minutes to get rid of excess moisture.
• Cut into bite size pieces(about 1").
• Dredge in cornstarch to coat, shaking off excess. Fry in oil till lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
• If using canned chunk pineapple, drain juice.
• Put pineapple, garlic, vegetarian oyster sauce and water in a small pot.
• Add sugar, salt, black pepper and green onion. Stir well.
• Cook on medium heat till the water is reduced and vegetables coated. Add tofu and stir to coat.
• Top with cilantro.
• Serve hot with rice.

SWEET COCONUT RICE WITH CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a 2-quart pan, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and flaked coconut; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, stirring once or twice; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add glutinous rice and stir until it is evenly moistened.
• Remove pan from heat and cover.
• Caramelized Pineapple: Cut crown from pineapple, then cut off shell.
• Cut pineapple lengthwise into quarters.
• rim off core and cut each quarter into 3 wedges.
• Place in a large bowl, sprinkle with brown sugar, and toss to evenly coat.
• Spread pineapple on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Preheat broiler.
• Broil pineapple 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning once, until sugar melts but does not burn, about 2 minutes.
• To serve, scoop rice into bowls and serve with pineapple wedges.
• Garnish with toasted coconut and mint.

COCONUT-GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut off the top and the bottom of the pineapple.
• Stand pineapple up and cut off the skin, cutting downward in strips from top to bottom. Make sure you slice deep enough to remove the brown "eyes".
• Place pineapple on it's side and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices (rounds). You will get between 8 and 12 rounds from a pineapple, depending on it's size.
• Using a melon baller, remove the fibrous core from the center of each slice.
• Shake the coconut milk can well, then pour into a wide, shallow bowl.
• Place the sugar and cinnamon in another wides, shallow bowl. Stir to mix.
• Preheat grill to high. Brush and oil the grill grate.
• Dip each pineapple slice first into the coconut milk, then the sugar mixture, shaking off the excess between each dipping.
• Arrange the slices on the hot grates and grill until nicely browned on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side.
• Transfer grilled fruit to a serving platter and garnish with mint leaves.
• Serve hot or cold, with or without a scoop of ice cream.

TAU HU KHO (TOFU IN CARAMEL SAUCE)

Steps:

• Cut tofu into 2x3 inch, 1/2 inch thick slices and pat dry.
• Place sugar in frying pan over medium-high heat, shake often until sugar is melted and tan colored, 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water (mixture will bubble furiously) and stir until caramelized sugar has dissolved.
• Stir in soy sauce, shallots and garlic, stir often until sauce is boiling. Reduce to simmer.
• Lay tofu slices in single layer in sauce and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. With a wide spatula, turn pieces over.
• Simmer for 3-4 minutes longer and then transfer tofu to serving dish. Pour sauce over tofu and sprinkle with green onions and pepper.

RAMBUTAN, PINEAPPLE AND TOFU CURRY

Steps:

• Shallow fry the tofu and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a thick based saucepan.
• Add the ginger, chilies, cardamom pods and garlic and sauté.
• Add the garam masala, coriander, cumin and turmeric and lightly fry.
• Add the salt, tofu, pineapple, rambutan and pineapple juice and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk.
• Serve with rice when cooked.

SPICY THAI TOFU WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add bell peppers, ginger, and garlic; sauté until peppers just begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add tofu and green onions; toss 2 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients. Toss to blend, about 1 minute. Add spinach in 3 additions, tossing until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute for each addition. Mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle peanuts over.