Jen's Tofu Stir-fry
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Jen's Tofu Stir-fry
Description
This stir-fry combines marinated lean pork and spiced tofu with long hot green peppers or bell peppers and celery for a mix of protein and vegetables. The pork is marinated briefly with Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and white pepper, which tenderizes and flavors the meat while adding a silky texture.
Using high heat in a wok, the tofu is browned first, providing a slightly crisp exterior while retaining softness. Peppers and celery add freshness, crunch, and mild heat depending on pepper choice. The pork is stir-fried until browned before combining with other ingredients and seasoning with additional sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper.
This method creates a balanced, flavorful stir-fry with layers of texture and a gentle heat from the long green peppers. Serving with rice completes the meal, offering a satisfying combination of meat, tofu, and vegetables with an Asian flavor profile.
Ingredients
FOR THE MARINADE:
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce light
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
FOR THE DISH:
- ½ cup pork thinly sliced, lean
- 1 1/2 cups tofu thinly sliced, spiced
- 1 1/2 cups long hot green pepper thinly sliced; use the long hot green pepper if you can take the heat, or bell peppers
- 1 cup celery (thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce light
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients with the pork and allow to sit for 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients. Slice the tofu, peppers, and celery.
- In the wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Stir-fry the spiced tofu for a couple minutes until browned slightly. Set aside.
- Heat another tablespoon of oil and stir fry the peppers for about a minute. Dish out and set aside. Do the same with the celery.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, keeping it over high heat. Stir-fry the marinated pork until brown. Then add in cooked tofu, peppers, and celery. Immediately add salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and a teaspoon of light soy sauce. Stir-fry everything together for another couple minutes until combined. Plate and serve with rice!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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