Szechuan-Glazed Tofu with Asparagus et Cashew Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Szechuan-Glazed Tofu with Asparagus et Cashew Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. peanut or sunflower oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch-piece gingerroot, grated; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp. chili garlic sauce; 1 tbsp. cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (1-lb.) block extra-firm tofu (plain or smoked), pressed, drained, and cut into triangles; 1 bunch fresh asparagus, stalks peeled, diagonally sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diagonally sliced very thinly; 4 oz. baby spinach leaves; 3/4 cup toasted unsalted cashews; Sea salt; Chopped scallions, to garnish; Steamed rice, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. peanut or sunflower oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch-piece gingerroot, grated
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 (1-lb.) block extra-firm tofu (plain or smoked), pressed, drained, and cut into triangles
1 bunch fresh asparagus, stalks peeled, diagonally sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, diagonally sliced very thinly
4 oz. baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup toasted unsalted cashews
Sea salt
Chopped scallions, to garnish
Steamed rice, to serve

1
In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
2
Remove from the heat and add sugar, water, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
3
Return to the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce takes on a syrup-like consistency.
4
Set aside and keep warm.
5
Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a wok or heavy-based skillet and cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides.
6
Remove the tofu from the pan and keep warm.
7
Stir-fry the asparagus until it is almost tender-crisp, add the red bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the spinach and stir-fry until just wilted.
8
Return the tofu to the pan, add the cashews, and stir to mix.
9
Pour the sweet and spicy sauce over the pan and serve immediately on a bed of rice.

190

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. peanut or sunflower oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1-inch-piece gingerroot, grated, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Szechuan-Glazed Tofu with Asparagus et Cashew Stir-Fry 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.

Szechuan-Glazed Tofu with Asparagus et Cashew Stir-Fry

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