Stir-Fried Tom Yum Vegetarian Fish

This is real simple to cook. The vegetarian fish slices can be deep fried or pan fried, if desired. Sugar and light soy sauce are omitted unless you want to add these. Squeeze some lime juice if you prefer it to be a little tangier. Few pineapple cubes or slices of star fruit can be added.

Preparation: 5 mins, Cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients (serves 2)
° 2 (100g) vegetarian fish slices
° 1 tomato, cut into 6-8 wedges
° 1 stalk lemongrass, peel off outer layers leaving tender whitish centre, cut out 5cm or sliced, bruised
° 3-4 kaffir lime leaves
° 1 tablespoon olive oil
° 1 thin slice ginger, finely chopped
° 1 tablespoon vegetarian tom yum paste
° 50ml water
° ½ fresh red chilli (optional) , finely shredded
° a small handful fresh coriander leaves (optional), for garnish
° 1 kalamansi lime (optional)

Method
1. Heat the oil in a wok. Add the ginger, lemongrass and lime leaves fry till fragrant.
2. Throw in the tomato and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tom yum paste and water. Add in the vegetarian fish slices and stir fry till the gravy is slightly thickened.
3. Discard lemongrass and lime leaves, if desired. Garnish with coriander leaves, chilli, kalamansi lime and serve hot.