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Very good tofu wok
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · 4d ago · Finland · 1 min ·

Very good tofu wok

Crispy fried tofu, crunchy vegetables and a rich, spicy garlic chili sauce make an irresistible combination.

Ingredients · Servings 4
  • 1 package (270 g) of firm tofu (e.g. hemp seed)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 200 g green beans
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 5 cm piece of ginger
  • 3 spring onions
  • 2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
  • 4 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons crispy garlic in chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • boiled rice
  • 1 dl salted peanuts
  • 1 pot of coriander
Method · 30 min
  1. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Wrap the tofu in dry paper towels, place on a plate, and refrigerate. Place a cutting board under pressure. Let the tofu sit under pressure for at least 4 hours.
  2. Clean the bean stems. Boil the beans in salted water for 8–10 minutes. Cool them in cold water. Drain and cut the beans into 2–3 pieces.
  3. Slice the bell pepper. Peel and cut the ginger into sticks. Chop the spring onions.
  4. Combine the sauce ingredients.
  5. Dice the tofu and roll it in cornstarch.
  6. Heat the oil in a wok and fry the ginger until crispy. Scoop the ginger out of the oil onto a plate lined with kitchen paper.
  7. Fry the tofu cubes in hot oil for about 2 minutes, until they are crispy on the surface.
  8. Add the peppers and beans. Fry over high heat for 1 minute.
  9. Stir the sauce again and carefully add it to the wok. Stir until the sauce bubbles. Add the crispy ginger and spring onion.
  10. Serve the tofu wok with cooked rice, salted peanuts and coriander.

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