Crispy-fried tofu with stir-fried
vegetables
serves 2
Pan-fried tofu triangles combined
with stir-fried vegetables and a rich Chinese soy-sesame sauce.
1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 oz (230g) block of firm tofu
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch (plus extra cornstarch for coating tofu)
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 red pepper — thinly sliced
1 scallion — thinly sliced on diagonal
2 cloves garlic — finely chopped
MIX together the stock, soy sauce,
oyster sauce, sesame oil and black pepper in a small bowl. MIX 1
tablespoon of cornstarch to a paste with 1 tablespoon water in
another small bowl. CUT the block of tofu into 3 square slices
(roughly half an inch thick). PAT the tofu slices dry with paper
towels. CUT the slices diagonally from corner to corner to make 4
triangles per slice. PUT a thin layer of cornstarch on a plate. Dip
the tofu triangles into the cornstarch, coating the pieces lightly
all over. HEAT 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet or frying
pan over a medium-high heat. ADD the tofu triangles and pan-fry for
around 5-6 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden. WHILE
the tofu is cooking heat a wok or large skillet over a high heat
then add 1 tablespoon of oil. STIR-FRY the broccoli and red pepper
for 4 minutes. ADD the scallion and garlic and stir-fry for 1
minute. ADD the sauce mixture and stir-fry 15 seconds until
thoroughly coated, then stir in the cornstarch paste and cook until
thickened. ADD the crispy-fried tofu and toss to coat with the
sauce. SERVE immediately with rice or noodles.
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