Monday, March 17, 2008

Quick Tofu Stir-Fry

I improvised this a bit from a Betty Crocker recipe for a chicken stir fry (Pacific Rim Stir-Fry I think they call it) because I had tofu that needed to be cooked, a needy child, and I didn't have time to hunt down the recipe. I had ABC rice (already been cooked) in the fridge that I threw in at the last minute to warm, but fresh rice would be even better. This made enough for 2 generous servings (or lunch the next day!).

sauce:
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish oil (or other oil, or broth)
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp dried basil

About 1/3 block of tofu
2-3 tbsp sesame oil
splash of soy sauce
Heat the oil and soy sauce in a wok or skillet until hot and then throw in tofu. Stir to coat. Fry tofu, stirring every now and then to prevent sticking until tofu is golden-brown. Remove from pan.

1 can Water chestnuts
1 Carrot, peeled into thin strips (just continue w/ veg. peeler after the peel is removed)
1 large handful of snow peas
1 small bunch green onions
splash of sesame oil (if needed)
Stir-fry vegetables, adding a little more oil, if needed, until vegetables are just tender, several minutes. Add tofu and sauce back to pan and continue cooking a minute or two more, until tofu has absorbed some of the sauce. Serve over rice.

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