Laquered Tofu Triangles With Green Beans and Cashew

Name: Laquered Tofu Triangles With Green Beans and Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 -14 ounce) carton firm tofu; 1 red bell pepper; 14 lb green beans or 14 lb thin asparagus; ½ teaspoon szechuan peppercorns; 1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce; 4 tablespoons regular soy sauce; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup water or ¼ cup stock; 5 teaspoons peanut oil; 6 scallions, green and white parts, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; ¼ cup roasted cashews

Servings: persons

1 (12 -14 ounce) carton firm tofu
1 red bell pepper
14 lb green beans or 14 lb thin asparagus
½ teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons regular soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup water or ¼ cup stock
5 teaspoons peanut oil
6 scallions, green and white parts, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup roasted cashews

1
Drain the tofu.
2
Cut it crosswise into slabs about 1/2 inch wide.
3
Cut each slab in half lengthwise, then cut into triangles.
4
Blot well with paper towels.
5
Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise, removing veins and seeds, then cut each half into three long strips.
6
Cut each strip into triangles.
7
Snip the ends off beans and cut them into 2-inch lengths.
8
Toast the Szechuan peppercorns in a dry skillet until aromatic, then grind to a powder and set aside.
9
Combine the next five ingredients in a small bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar.
10
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wide nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Add the tofu and cook, without disturbing, until firm, about 5 minutes.
12
Turn and cook the other side.
13
The tofu should be golden, but still tender to the touch.
14
Remove and set aside.
15
Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan and when hot, add the green beans.
16
Stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the bell pepper and cook for about another 5 minutes .
17
Return the tofu to the pan and season with a few pinches of salt and the Szechuan peppercorns.
18
Add in the scallions.
19
Pour in the soy-sauce mixture and cook, shaking the pan to coat the tofu and peppers.
20
Turn off the heat before it reduces too much.
21
Top with cashews, and serve over rice.
22
Enjoy!

724

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 (12 -14 ounce) carton firm tofu, 1 red bell pepper, 14 lb green beans or 14 lb thin asparagus, ½ teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Laquered Tofu Triangles With Green Beans and Cashews 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.

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Laquered Tofu Triangles With Green Beans and Cashews

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