Best Chinese Okra And Tofu Stir Fry Recipes

OKRA AND TOFU

Steps:

• Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a wok. Okra absorbs oil easily so use a little more than you would normally use for stir-frys. Place the ginger and garlic and stir-fry till garlic starts to turn golden.
• Keeping heat high, add in okra. Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
• Add tofu and continue to stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Add sugar and soy sauce and stir well. Reduce to medium heat and allow sugar to caramelize. Add 1-2 tsp water at the very end if you find it too dry.

CHINESE OKRA AND TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a wok add oil to coat and place on a high heat add in the mushroom and stir fry for 2 minutes add in the chicken broth, ginger, salt, onion, sugar and soy sauce and bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the tofu and simmer for 2 minutes and then the okra and simmer for 2 minutes longer and add some cornstarch roux to lightly thicken and top off with the green onion and mix well.

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
• Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Stir together the soy sauce, honey and vinegar in a bowl, then set aside.
• Pat the tofu chunks dry, then season well. Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the tofu for 5 mins until golden, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1 min more. Tip the tofu mixture into a bowl, pour over half the soy dressing and set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 mins until beginning to turn golden, then add a good splash of water and cook for 3-5 mins more until tender.
• Stir the cornflour and 1 tbsp water into the remaining soy dressing, then tip into the wok, allow to bubble for 30 seconds, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Sprinkle over the spring onion, sesame seeds and coriander. Serve with rice.