Beef And Tofu In Oyster Sauce Recipe

Name: Beef And Tofu In Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1 by 1 1/2 inch pieces; 3 green onions, trimmed,cut in 1 inch diagonal pieces; 1 lb firm tofu, cut in cubes or rectangles (NOT silky); 1 lb fresh green asparagus, ends trimmed,cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces,with the tips kept separate; 1 piece fresh ginger, about a 1 inch cube,grated; 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch to Americans, NOT cornmeal); 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon oil; 3/4 cup low sodium beef broth or 3/4 cup low sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 3 -4 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or to taste if broth is salty)

Servings: persons

1 lb beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1 by 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 green onions, trimmed,cut in 1 inch diagonal pieces
1 lb firm tofu, cut in cubes or rectangles (NOT silky)
1 lb fresh green asparagus, ends trimmed,cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces,with the tips kept separate
1 piece fresh ginger, about a 1 inch cube,grated
1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch to Americans, NOT cornmeal)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon oil
3/4 cup low sodium beef broth or 3/4 cup low sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 -4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or to taste if broth is salty)

1
Bring 2 to 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
When it is boiling rapidly, add all the asparagus EXCEPT the tips.
3
When the water begins boiling again, add the tips, and boil for about 1 minute.
4
The aim is for the asparagus to still be crunchy, so judge cooking time by whether it is thin or thick.
5
Drain and reserve.
6
Mix cornflour with water and keep handy.
7
Heat oil in a frying pan or wok.
8
Cook the beef, green onion and grated ginger until the beef shows just a little red.
9
Add the beef broth, sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce and tofu, being careful not to break up the tofu very much.
10
Simmer over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, until the pieces of tofu are warm inside.
11
Stir in the asparagus.
12
When the asparagus is done to your liking add cornflour-water mixture and remove from heat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1 by 1 1/2 inch pieces, 3 green onions, trimmed,cut in 1 inch diagonal pieces, 1 lb firm tofu, cut in cubes or rectangles (NOT silky), 1 lb fresh green asparagus, ends trimmed,cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces,with the tips kept separate, and more.

Yes, Beef And Tofu In Oyster Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef And Tofu In Oyster Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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