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Viewed: 95 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1 (14-ounce) package reduced-fat firm or extra-firm tofu
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, minced
- 4 small dried hot chile peppers, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
Method
- Cut the block of tofu in half lengthwise. Put the halves on 4 sheets of paper towels, and cover with another 4 sheets. Cover with a heavy cutting board, or a plate weighted with cans. Change the towels if they become saturated. Weight the tofu for a total of 30 minutes. (Or buy "pressed tofu" and skip this step.)
- Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
- Heat the peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and chile peppers, and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add the tofu and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is hot, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions; stir for about 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat, then stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil; garnish with cilantro and serve.
