Fruit And Tofu Shooters Recipes

Steps:

• Shuck the oysters and remove them from their shell. Place one oyster each in a small martini glass, including the oyster juice. Divide into sets of 2.
• Within the first set of 2 oysters, divide and combine the diced green apple, apple vodka, and green grape juice. Rip the mint leaves by hand and divide over the 2 oyster shooters.
• Within the second set of 2 oysters, divide and combine the diced mango, diced papaya, spiced rum, and juice of 1 lime. Season with sugar.
• With a knife roughly chop the roasted tomatoes, then use the side of your knife and the cutting board to smash them into a puree. Within the third set of 2 oysters, divide and combine the roasted plum tomato, horseradish, tomato juice, cachaca, and juice of 1 lime.

Steps:

• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the gelatin over the strawberry-banana juice and set aside for 5 minutes. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or on the stove to dissolve the gelatin and strain the mixture into a small pitcher. Divide among your serving glasses and chill until set, about 30 minutes. Repeat the process with the purple grape juice, pouring it on top of the strawberry-banana jelly, and chill to set. Repeat the process with the orange juice, chill to set, and serve cold.

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon salt, and gently massage the pieces. (This helps to release some of the water.) Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes until the cucumbers are slightly wet and pliable to the touch.
• Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients with 1 tablespoon water.
• Prepare the stir-fry: Heat a wok or a large skillet over high. When smoking hot, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the tofu, season generously with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the tofu is partly golden. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Wipe the wok or skillet clean, and keep off the heat until the cucumbers are ready.
• Drain the cucumbers and rinse under cold running water. Drain well, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
• Heat the wok or skillet back over high heat. When hot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the garlic and allow to sizzle for just 10 seconds, then toss in the cucumbers, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Return the tofu to the wok and toss well.
• Add the sauce and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the cucumbers look glossy. Taste and season well with salt and white pepper. Top with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve with rice, if using.