Spicy Tofu With Peas
This flavorful tofu stir-fry is a delightful combination of tender tofu chunks and vibrant peas coated in a luscious savory sauce. The dish is seasoned with aromatic ginger and garlic for an extra layer of flavor, making it a perfect vegetarian option that is both satisfying and delicious. Enjoy this dish served hot over a bed of steamed rice for a wholesome meal that will surely please your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. Sriracha hot sauce or tomato paste
- 2 Tbs. Asian sesame oil
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 cup corn or peanut oil
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lb. firm tofu, drained and cut into bite-size
- cubes
- 1 cup frozen petite peas
- Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the water, oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha hot sauce, sesame oil, sugar and cornstarch and stir to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat a wok or large fry pan over high heat until very hot and add the corn oil. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium, pour in the sauce and add the tofu. Stir-fry gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Add the peas and continue to cook until heated through, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately with steamed rice. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series,<I> Asian,</I> by Farina Wong Kingsley (Oxmoor House, 2007).
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