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Spicy Smoked Tofu with Aubergine, Squash and Green Beans

Spicy Smoked Tofu with Aubergine, Squash and Green Beans

By OcadoPublished on 17 February 2026We’ve given this Spicy Smoked Tofu traybake a Malaysian twist with Kicap manis in the marinade. A sweet, salty and aromatic sauce, it brings bags of flavour with just a drizzle, and we love it. Smoked tofu brings a delicious depth of flavour with just one simple ingredient, once you’ve tried it you’ll add it to your weekly staples.
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Time and servings

45 minsTotal time
2Servings
15 minsPrep time
30 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 280g firm smoked tofu, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp less salt soy
  • 3 tsp kicap manis
  • 2 tbsp crispy chilli oil
  • 75g butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm chunks
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil spray
  • 150g green beans, roughly chopped
  • 100g cavolo nero, shredded
  • 100g edamame beans
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2cm fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp lemongrass paste
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 250g wholegrain basmati microwave rice
  • 2 Thai basil sprigs

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C/ 170°C fan/ gas 4 ½. Cover a plate in kitchen paper, top with tofu cubes then set another piece on top and press down to dry as much as possible.

  • Step 2

    Mix the soy, kicap manis and half the chilli oil in a bowl then remove half and set aside. Add the tofu to the remaining sauce in the bowl and toss to coat. Set aside.

  • Step 3

    Spread the squash over a roasting tray and spray with most of the cooking spray, season then roast for 10 mins. Add the tofu and sauce then cook for a further 10 mins.

  • Step 4

    Remove from the oven, add the green beans, cavolo nero, edamame beans and reserved sauce then toss and cook for a further 5 mins.

  • Step 5

    Meanwhile, set a large frying pan over a low-medium heat and spray with the remaining oil. Fry the shallots, garlic and ginger until golden and softened.

  • Step 6

    Add the lemongrass paste and sesame oil and continue cooking for 2-3 mins.

  • Step 7

    Cook the rice to packet instructions then divide between 2 plates. Top with the roasted tofu and vegetables, then spoon over the shallot sauce, remaining chilli oil and sprinkle with Thai basil to serve.