Spice Me Up Szechuan Tofu
Easy and flavorful Szechuan Tofu Vegetarian stir-fry
Ingredients
- 8 oz Block Extra Firm Tofu
- 5 Dried Red Chilies
- 8 cloves crushed Garlic
- 2 tsps fresh minced ginger
- Veggies as per taste onions/red peppers/asparagus/broccoli/mushrooms/celery/snow peas
- 2 spring onions for garnish
- ¼ cup salted peanuts
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds optional
Sauce Mix
- 2 tbsp sambal or per taste
- ¼ cup veggie or chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice wine cooking
- 2 tsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt/ pepper per taste
Instructions
- Remove excess water from tofu by pressing the tofu with something heavy for 15 mins
- Slice Into cubes
- Sprinkle tofu with salt and black pepper and pan sear gently in sesame oil until lightly browned
- Remove tofu from pan and set aside.
- To the pan add some oil, chilies, peanuts, ginger, garlic and saute. Then add all the veggies. (do not overcook)
- Add back the tofu and sauce and simmer till sauce Is somewhat thicker (Can add some extra broth, if you like for more sauce)
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
- Serve with rice or noodles