Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Corn, Green Beans and Ci

Name: Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Corn, Green Beans and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 14-ounce package firm tofu, sliced about 1/4 inch thick; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry; 2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, preferably white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1/2 pound baby green beans, trimmed and broken in half if very long; Kernels from 2 ears of corn; 2 tablespoons minced scallions; 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

One 14-ounce package firm tofu, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, preferably white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/2 pound baby green beans, trimmed and broken in half if very long
Kernels from 2 ears of corn
2 tablespoons minced scallions
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro

1
Cut the tofu into 1/4-inch matchsticks, and place them on paper towels.
2
Place another paper towel on top, and prepare the remaining ingredients.
3
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil.
4
Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl.
5
Have all the ingredients within arms length of your pan.
6
Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, add the green beans and blanch one minute.
7
Transfer the beans to a bowl of cold water, drain and dry on a kitchen towel.
8
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates from the surface within a second or two.
9
Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute.
10
Add the tofu.
11
Stir-fry one to two minutes until it begins to color.
12
Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeno, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
13
Add the remaining oil and then the green beans, corn and scallions.
14
Stir-fry for one minute.
15
Add the salt, pepper and sugar, and toss together.
16
Add the soy sauce mixture.
17
Cover and cook 30 seconds.
18
Uncover, add the cilantro and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute until the green beans are crisp tender.
19
Remove from the heat and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 14-ounce package firm tofu, sliced about 1/4 inch thick, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry, 2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Corn, Green Beans and Cilantro 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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Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Corn, Green Beans and Cilantro

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