Meatless, not tasteless

Try these vegetarian recipes for the nine days leading up to Tisha Be'Av.

By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM
Tofu with Ginger (photo credit: Courtesy)
Tofu with Ginger
(photo credit: Courtesy)
It’s the nine days before Tisha Be'Av, during which religious Jews don't eat meat, so we’re going meatless. But that does not mean we are going tasteless as well. Try these great dishes and no one will even notice there's no meat – well they might notice, but they certainly won’t complain.
Tofu with Ginger SauceServes 4
5 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1-1/2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds2 (14-ounce) containers firm tofu, drained until dry4 tablespoons peanut oil for frying
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic, oil, ginger and sesame seeds. 
Slice tofu into thin slabs (about 8 per container). 
In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until browned, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with sauce. Good over rice of your choice.
Spicy Tomato Salad
Spicy Tomato Salad (Courtesy)
Spicy Tomato Salad (Courtesy)
8 fresh off the vine tomatoes, sliced4 scallions, thinly sliced2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic1 jalapeno, diced1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger1 teaspoon cumin½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper
In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, scallions, garlic and jalapeno. 
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, oil, ginger, and spices.  Pour over tomato mixture, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Tuna TacosServes 6
10 ounces fresh tuna2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup chunky salsa, drained¼ cup mayonnaise6 large corn tortillas¼ head lettuce, shredded¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro4 limes, cut into quarters
Marinate tuna in soy sauce for about 15 minutes.
Preheat broiler.  Broil until tuna is cooked through (a little pink is okay), about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together salsa and mayonnaise. In a separate bowl, mix together lettuce and cilantro.
Cut tuna into chunks and place in center of each tortilla. Scatter some lettuce over tuna. Spoon salsa mixture over tuna. Roll up tortillas and serve with lime wedges.
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