Crystallized-Ginger Tofu Recipe

Name: Crystallized-Ginger Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon sliced garlic; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 cup slivered crystallized ginger; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 pound); 1 green pepper, sliced into 1/8-inch wedges; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup slivered crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
1 green pepper, sliced into 1/8-inch wedges
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

1
In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and black pepper.
2
Dredge tofu in the seasoned flour; shake off excess.
3
In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, cook garlic in hot oil about 10 seconds. Add tofu and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, or until light golden.
4
Remove tofu to a plate.
5
Add broth, ginger, soy sauce and sweet potato to the wok and bring to a boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until potato is just tender.
7
Return broth to a boil.
8
Add green pepper and tofu and cook, stirring, 2 minutes or until tofu is just cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
9
Sprinkle with cilantro.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Crystallized-Ginger Tofu falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Crystallized-Ginger Tofu

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