ASPARAGUS AND TOFU STIR-FRY

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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups (10 fl oz/300 ml) Vegetable Stock or mushroom broth
4 tablespoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
16 ounces (480 g) firm low-fat tofu, cut into large dice
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese seasoning wine)
1 tablespoon MSG-free Chinese black bean sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/4 pounds (600 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch (7.5-cm) lengths
4 ounces (120 g) shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced (2 cups)
1 8-ounce (240-g) can water chestnuts, drained, rinsed and sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (green part only)

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) stock or broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add tofu pieces and stir gently to coat with the marinade. Set aside for 30 minutes. 2. In a small bowl, stir together mirin, black bean sauce, the remaining 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) stock or broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Set aside. 3. Heat oil in a well-seasoned wok or large nonstick skillet and set over medium heat. Add the marinated tofu and sauté for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add asparagus and cook, stirring gently, for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, ginger, shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add mirin/soy sauce mixture and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. 4. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Mohammad Wahid Chowdhury
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This stir-fry was a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less brown sugar.


HANIFA NASIRA
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili sauce.


Salu Bahi
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This stir-fry was a little too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less oil.


Malng jan Malng jan
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I found this recipe to be a little too salty. I would recommend using less soy sauce.


Noman mahar
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and ginger to the sauce, and it was much better.


Raia and David Change Makers
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This stir-fry was very good! The tofu was crispy and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Teboho Thamae
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This was a great recipe! The tofu was crispy and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sohan Molla
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This stir-fry was delicious! The tofu was crispy and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


yohannes worknesh
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Loved this recipe! The tofu was crispy and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amit Yadav
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stir-fry turned out delicious. The tofu was crispy and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Kurschner
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This stir-fry was really good! The tofu was nice and crispy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Rob C
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I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Roman Stha
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tofu was a great source of protein and the asparagus added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


monwyiir S20
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Therley Sidelmat
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This stir-fry was a hit! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and not too salty. I will definitely be making this again.