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Spicy Tofu Stir Fry

Vegetarian with a kick
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg Tofu Extra Firm, pressed and cubed to 1/2"
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil
  • 1 bunch Scallions Washed, cut thinly, greens seperated
  • 1 Ea Bell Pepper Small, seeded, cut to strips
  • 1 ea Onion Peeled, cut to strips
  • 1 rib Celery Washed, cut to strips
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 ea carrot washed, peeled, cut to match sticks
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Adjust to your desired heat level
  • 2 tbsp Grated Ginger
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Low Sodium
  • 3 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Toasted is so nice
  • 1 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Honey

Equipment

  • 1 Wok Or heavy skillet

Method
 

Sauce
  1. Add all to a small bowl and mix well, set aside and reserve
  2. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and balance the flavor.
Stir Fry
  1. Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch and set aside
  2. In a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp of oil, whence it shimmers add the onion, carrot, celery, scallion white, and bell pepper
  3. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp and start to take color, ~ 5 minutes
  4. Remove to a plate, refresh the oil with a second tbsp and bring to a shimmer
  5. Add the tofu and sautee until it takes color and is crisp, ~ 5 minutes
  6. Return the vegetables to the wok, and toss to mix
  7. Add the sauce and cook a minute longer until the sauce thickens, then toss to coat/glaze.
  8. Serve over rice, noodles, etc. Garnish with scallion green

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 806mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve this over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or your favorite carb.
A reasonably quick, healthy, tasty weeknight meal.
Adding steamed broccoli or cauliflower is an option, ditto some snow peas that have been sauteed/blistered in a hot and fast fashion.

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