Spiced Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic Chives
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Spiced Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic Chives
Description
This Spiced Tofu Stir-Fry merges firm, julienned tofu with aromatic ingredients including julienned ginger and minced garlic. The tofu is seasoned with Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil, which together impart depth and a mild spiced character. The dish is cooked starting with aromatics in hot oil, followed by quick stir-frying of the tofu, and concluding with the addition of fresh garlic chives.
The garlic chives provide a bright flavor that complements the savory, umami components from the sauce. High heat stir-frying quickly wilts the chives while maintaining their fresh green color and slight crunch. The tofu remains lightly crisped on the outside, contributing a pleasant texture contrast.
This dish can be served immediately as a light vegetable protein entrée or as an accompaniment to rice or noodles. The straightforward ingredient list allows the tofu and garlic chive flavors to stand out and offers an approachable way to enjoy a spiced stir-fry.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce light
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 lices ginger (julienned)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 pieces tofu about 170g/6 ounces, julienned, spiced
- 300 g garlic chives (about 10 ounces, cut into 1.5 inch lengths)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the stir-fry sauce mixture. Combine the wine, light soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- (At this point, if using pork or chicken, you’d preheat the wok until it was smoking, add a tablespoon of oil, and then sear the meat until just cooked. Remove to a bowl and set aside. If not, move on to the next step.)
- Place a wok over medium heat. When the wok has heated, add the oil and the ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, and add the garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the tofu, and stir-fry for another minute. Turn up the heat to high, add the garlic chives, and stir-fry for 1 minute (at this point, you can also add your pre-cooked meat, if using). Add the sauce mixture, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Season with salt to taste. The dish is done once the chives are wilted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3265IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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