Best Five Spice Tofu Stir Fry With Carrots And Celery Recipes

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STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH CARROTS AND RED PEPPERS



Stir-fried Tofu With Carrots and Red Peppers image

Make sure to cut the carrots and red peppers into the same size julienne (julienne are thin strips) so that they cook at the same rate. Both of these vegetables keep well in the refrigerator, so this should be a dish you can pull together easily.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces firm tofu, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, preferably white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 medium carrot, cut in 1/4-by-2-inch matchsticks (1 cup julienne)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-by-2-inch matchsticks (1 cup julienne)
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions or minced red onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into 1/4-inch matchsticks and place them on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's reach of your pan.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to brown. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
  • Swirl in the remaining oil and add the carrots, red pepper, mushrooms, and spring onion or red onion. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the salt, pepper and sugar, toss together and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stir in the cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

VEGETARIAN FIVE SPICE TOFU STIR-FRY



Vegetarian Five Spice Tofu Stir-Fry image

This is my all time favorite stir-fry. It has such a yummy flavor and it tastes just as good as some Chinese foods I've had at restaurants. You'll love this one, i guarantee it.

Provided by Taste-Tester

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
1 medium tofu, drained
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 head bok choy, chopped (around 1 pound)
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved

Steps:

  • In bowl, whisk together broth, oyster sauce, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
  • Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes, toss with 5 spice powder. In wok or skillet, heat half of the oil over medium high. Stir-fry tofu for 4 minutes (or until golden). Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
  • Heat remaining oil over medium high heat, stir-fry garlic and hot pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  • Add bok choy and mushrooms, stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tofu and broth mixture, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until thickened and vegetables are softened (around three minutes). Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 521.8, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5, Protein 4.9

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