I was thinking about Burma Superstar, a restaurant in Oakland, California… And I was wishing that I could order food from there, and have it sent to me in Edmonton. And then I found out that they have a cookbook that I borrowed from the library. ❤

Spice Mix

1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cumin
11/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Ingredients

10 ounces super-firm tofu, cut into bite-sized strips
Kebat spice mix (see above)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1/4 jalepeño (seeds removed for a less spicy dish)
1 roma tomatos, diced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped

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Put the tofu strips in a bowl and coat with half of the spice blend. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and swirl to coat the sides of the pan. Stir fry the tofu until the pieces are lightly browned (about 2 minutes) and transfer to a plate. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan and add the onions, jalapeño, and season with the remaining spice blend. Stir fry briefly, until the onions start to soften. Add the tomatoes and stir fry briefly. Return the tofu to the pan, and heat through. Serve over noodles, rice, or quinoa, with cilantro and mint as a garnish.

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Credit
Burma Superstar: Addictive Recipes from the Crossroads of Southeast Asia by Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy

Listening
One Day by Matisyahu