Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry

Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry

Crisp tofu and colorful vegetables tossed in a savory soy, sesame, and rice vinegar sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce, 12.0 gr Sugar, 60.0 ml Water

    Cookware: small bowl

  2. Step 2

    Pat the tofu dry, cut it into cubes, and gently toss it with the cornstarch until evenly coated.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Cornstarch, 400.0 gr Tofu

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) neutral oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the coated tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden on several sides; transfer it to a plate.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 20.0 ml Neutral Oil

    Cookware: plate, spatula, wok

  4. Step 4

    Heat the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) neutral oil in the wok over high heat. Add the broccoli and carrots and stir-fry until they begin to soften.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Broccoli, 2.0 piece Carrot, 10.0 ml Neutral Oil

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  5. Step 5

    Add the bell peppers and stir-fry until bright and crisp-tender.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bell Pepper

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  6. Step 6

    Reduce to medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, and ginger, then stir-fry just until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger, 4.0 piece Scallion

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  7. Step 7

    Stir the prepared sauce, pour it into the wok, and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Return the tofu and toss until everything is evenly coated and the sauce lightly thickens.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: spatula, wok

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash and dry all vegetables before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.

Risk factors

  • Hot oil may splatter when tofu is added.
  • Unwashed produce can carry surface contamination.
  • Cooked tofu and vegetables require prompt refrigeration.

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