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Spice Me Up Szechuan Tofu

Easy and flavorful Szechuan Tofu Vegetarian stir-fry
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: spicy, tofu
Servings: 0

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