Chile Tofu Stir-fry

This quick and easy dish takes advantage of tofu’s ability to take on other flavors.

Recipe courtesy of "The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World" by Victoria Blashford-Snell, copyright 2008. Used by permission of Dorling Kindersley Limited. All rights reserved.

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Vegetables

Main Course

Spicy

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil		4 cremini mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup unsalted cashews		6 oz (175 g) bean sprouts
10 oz (300 g) firm tofu, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) cubes		3/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock
1 red onion, thinly sliced		2 tbsp soy sauce
2 carrots, thinly sliced		2 tsp Asian chile-garlic sauce
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped		1 tsp cornstarch
1 celery stalk, chopped

directions

Prep: 10 min Total: 30 min (Quick)

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Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. Add the cashews and stir-fry for about 30 seconds or until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels.
2
Add the tofu and stir-fry about 2 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to the paper towels. Add the onion and carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until crisp-tender; add the red pepper, celery, and mushrooms and stir-fry for 3 minutes more. Finally add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until hot. Always keep the heat under the wok high so that the vegetables sear quickly without overcooking.
3
Meanwhile, mix the stock, soy sauce, and chile sauce in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch, and stir to dissolve. Return the cashews and tofu to the wok and add the stock mixture. Stir until the sauce is bubbling and lightly thickened. Serve hot.

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