Home-Style Tofu Stir-Fry

A classic Asian composition featuring golden tofu cubes of flawless texture, paired with crisp vegetables in a profound soy and ginger reduction. The delicate interplay between the mild heat of green pepper and the subtle sweetness of carrots creates a balanced, nourishing experience for aficionados of authentic Asian flavors. Intense aromatics of garlic and ginger harmonize beautifully with the tofu, offering a rich and impressive vegetarian centerpiece for any table.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Heat oil in a pan and add the tofu. Cook until the first side is golden.
2Flip the tofu to brown the other side, then remove from the pan.
3In the same pan, add more oil and daobenjiang, and fry until the oil changes color to red on low heat.
4Add garlic, ginger and green onion, and cook until fragrant.
5Add the carrot and green pepper, and fry for 2 minutes.
6Then add sugar, light soy sauce and cooking wine.
7Return the fried tofu to the pan, mix gently and serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 block firm tofu, drained and cut into thick strips; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 chopped green chili pepper; 3 minced garlic cloves; 2 slices ginger; 1 green onion, white part only, sliced; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, gluten-free; 1 tablespoon cooking wine; 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons doubanjiang

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.3g

Chef tips

For added flavor, try incorporating additional vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for a special touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.3g

Chef tips

For added flavor, try incorporating additional vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for a special touch.

Culinary reasoning

A classic Asian composition featuring golden tofu cubes of flawless texture, paired with crisp vegetables in a profound soy and ginger reduction. The delicate interplay between the mild heat of green pepper and the subtle sweetness of carrots creates a balanced, nourishing experience for aficionados of authentic Asian flavors. Intense aromatics of garlic and ginger harmonize beautifully with the tofu, offering a rich and impressive vegetarian centerpiece for any table.

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