Asian Tofu Cups

This recipe is so flavorful and delicious. They are so cute to take to parties. One extra bonus is that they are very appealing to they eyes.

Ingredients -

36 Wonton Wrappers
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Teaspoons Sesame Oil
2 Teaspoons Gingerroot, chopped
1/2 Teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
12 Ounces Package Firm Tofu, drained and diced
1/2 Cup Red Pepper, diced
3 Scallions, sliced

Preparation:

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Press the wonton wrappers into three 12 cup mini muffin pans.

3. Coat the wrappers with cooking spray.

4. Bake them until they are crisp.

5. Remove from pans and cool on rack.

6. In a bowl, whisk together the gingerroot, oil, red pepper flakes, vinegar and soy sauce.

7. Combine the tofu, red pepper and scallions in a separate bowl.

8. Drizzle with the soy sauce mixture and toss to combine.

9. Divide among the wonton cups.

Cooking Tip

Gruyere Cheese

Gruyere cheese is made from cow’s milk. Gruyere has a rich, sweet, nutty flavor, and is readily available in suoermarkets and specialty cheese shops.

Cooking Tip

Pinto Beans

Pinto beasn are reddish brown in color and are commonly found in chili and refried beans. Pink beans are a suitable substitute pinto beans are unavailable.