SPICY TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

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Quick, simple-to-make tofu stir-fry dish that will convert even the meat-only eaters. Although there is shrimp in the ingredients list it is an optional ingredient. This is great served with rice. Recipe adapted from New Mexico Magazine.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons corn oil
1 (1 lb) package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1 cup snow peas, trimed and sliced
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
12 large shrimp (optional)
1 poblano pepper, sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 dash hot sauce (I use Frank's, or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Put cornstarch in pie pan.
  • Add tofu and coat on all sides.
  • Heat 2 TB oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add tofu and cook until brown (be careful it turns very easily).
  • Remove and transfer to bowl.
  • Add remaining 2 TB oil to pan.
  • Saute vegetables (green onions- pepper) over medium heat until cooked through (10 minutes).
  • Add shrimp (if using) and continue cooking 5 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
  • Mix vinegar, sweet n' sour sauce and hot sauce in measuring cup.
  • Add sauce mixture and tofu to pan and cook 5 minutes longer.

Gaige Osborn
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover tofu and vegetables.


Patrick Anderson
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I've made this stir-fry several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is flavorful and the tofu is always cooked perfectly.


Jeevan BC
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This stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, but the sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Urboi eddy69
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but the tofu was cooked perfectly.


Noar Amer
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover tofu and vegetables.


Sumaiya
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I made this stir-fry for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the tofu was cooked perfectly.


Dennis Mead
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This stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is sweet and tangy, and the tofu is soft and chewy.


ST Tech
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I've made this stir-fry several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and the tofu is always cooked perfectly.


Shelby Anderson
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


Tristan Baltodano
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I made this stir-fry for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family. The sauce was flavorful and the tofu was cooked perfectly.


Kaye Gonyer
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This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover tofu and vegetables. It's also a great source of protein and vitamins.