Stir-fried Tofu with Peppers and Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Stir-fried Tofu with Peppers and Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 1/2 oz tofu, drained on kitchen towels for 10 minutes; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into triangular shapes; 2 handfuls snow peas or sugar snap peas; 3 large scallions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped or grated; 2 heaping teaspoons fresh chopped or grated ginger; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 heaping tablespoon black bean sauce or fermented black beans; 1 teaspoon chile paste (optional); 4 tablespoons Chinese wine or sake, sherry or water

Servings: persons

10 1/2 oz tofu, drained on kitchen towels for 10 minutes
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into triangular shapes
2 handfuls snow peas or sugar snap peas
3 large scallions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped or grated
2 heaping teaspoons fresh chopped or grated ginger
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 heaping tablespoon black bean sauce or fermented black beans
1 teaspoon chile paste (optional)
4 tablespoons Chinese wine or sake, sherry or water

1
After preparing the vegetables, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
2
Heat the sunflower oil in a large wok and cook the tofu on a medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides.
3
Set aside to drain on paper towels.
4
Add the peppers, peas, and scallions to the wok and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Add the garlic and ginger root and cook for 1 further minute.
6
Finally add the hoisin sauce, black bean sauce or fermented black beans, chile paste, if using, Chinese wine or alternative and 3 tablespoons water.
7
Cook briefly, then add the tofu, turning the heat down to low.
8
Mix all the ingredients together, cooking the sauce further until thick, and serve.

400

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 1/2 oz tofu, drained on kitchen towels for 10 minutes, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into triangular shapes, 2 handfuls snow peas or sugar snap peas, and more.

Yes, Stir-fried Tofu with Peppers and Black Bean Sauce 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 Tofu with Peppers and Black Bean Sauce

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