Stir-Fried Lettuce With Seared Tofu and Red Pepper Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Lettuce With Seared Tofu and Red Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry; 1 tablespoon chicken broth, vegetable broth or water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil; 12 ounces firm tofu, drained on paper towels and cut into dominoes or diced; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced serrano or jalapeno chili; 1 red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch-long julienne; 1 pound romaine lettuce (1 generous head or 2 hearts), cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide pieces; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon chicken broth, vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
12 ounces firm tofu, drained on paper towels and cut into dominoes or diced
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced serrano or jalapeno chili
1 red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch-long julienne
1 pound romaine lettuce (1 generous head or 2 hearts), cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide pieces
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Mix together the rice wine or sherry, the broth or water and 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce and set aside.
2
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan.
3
Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu and stir-fry until golden brown.
4
Add the remaining soy sauce, toss together and transfer the tofu to a plate.
5
Swirl in the remaining oil and add the ginger, garlic and chili pepper and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
6
Add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the lettuce and sprinkle on the salt.
7
Stir-fry for 1 minute, until the lettuce has begun to wilt.
8
Add the rice wine mixture, cook 15 to 30 seconds, until the lettuce is bright and crisp tender, stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat.
9
Serve with rice or noodles.

204

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, vegetable broth or water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Lettuce With Seared Tofu and Red Pepper 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.

Stir-Fried Lettuce With Seared Tofu and Red Pepper

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