Thai-Inspired Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Thai-Inspired Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz. firm tofu, drained; 2 Tbs. vegetable oil, or more to taste; 3 Tbs. thinly sliced garlic (about 5 large cloves); 4 4-inch-long pieces lemongrass; 1 lb. asparagus, tough ends trimmed and spears peeled and blanched; 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped; 1/2 lb. sugar snap peas or snow peas; 2 tsp. granulated sugar; Salt to taste; ⅛ tsp. red Thai chili paste, or more to taste; 12 oz. mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, or more to taste; 2 to 4 tsp. finely chopped cilantro, or more to taste, for garnish

Servings: persons

14 oz. firm tofu, drained
2 Tbs. vegetable oil, or more to taste
3 Tbs. thinly sliced garlic (about 5 large cloves)
4 4-inch-long pieces lemongrass
1 lb. asparagus, tough ends trimmed and spears peeled and blanched
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
1/2 lb. sugar snap peas or snow peas
2 tsp. granulated sugar
Salt to taste
⅛ tsp. red Thai chili paste, or more to taste
12 oz. mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, or more to taste
2 to 4 tsp. finely chopped cilantro, or more to taste, for garnish

1
Slice tofu into pieces 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch x 2 inches.
2
Place on triple layers of paper towels, top with another triple layer of paper towels and press out excess moisture.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4
Add tofu, and cook for about 5 minutes, turning over once or twice, until golden brown.
5
Using a slotted spatula, remove pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
6
Set aside.
7
Add garlic and lemongrass to skillet, and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until garlic becomes fragrant.
8
Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard.
9
Leave lemongrass in skillet.
10
Cut asparagus spears into 11/2-inch lengths.
11
Add scallions, asparagus and sugar snap peas to skillet, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
12
Add sugar, salt and chili paste, and stir.
13
Add mushrooms and soy sauce, bring to a boil, cover and cook for 2 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and have released their juices.
14
Serve hot over rice, and garnish with cilantro.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 oz. firm tofu, drained, 2 Tbs. vegetable oil, or more to taste, 3 Tbs. thinly sliced garlic (about 5 large cloves), 4 4-inch-long pieces lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Thai-Inspired Stir-Fry falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Thai-Inspired Stir-Fry

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