Tofu
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Extra Firm Tofu
1 Block
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Corn Starch
2 Tbsp
- Press tofu to remove excess water.
- Cut block in half, once along both the short faces of the block, then slice into 1/2" strips.
- Toss in bowl with corn starch until coated, and transfer to dish towel while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Szechuan Sauce
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soy sauce
1/4 cup
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brown sugar
2 tbsp
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cornstarch
1 tbsp
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chili garlic sauce
1 tbsp
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rice vinegar
1 tbsp
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Chinese five spice powder
1/2 tsp
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crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp
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garlic powder
1/2 tsp
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ground ginger
1/2 tsp
- Whisk ingredients together.
Stir Fry
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garlic, minced
4 cloves
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onions, halved and sliced
2 medium
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red bell pepper, cut into strips
1
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carrots, cut into matchsticks
2
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snap peas, rinsed and trimmed
1 lbs
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vegetable oil
3 tbsp
- Heat wok over high heat, add 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Add tofu to wok, tossing to coat, cook over high heat until golden crust forms
- Remove tofu to plate and add onions and carrots, adding additional oil as necessary if pan is sticking, cook for 2 minutes
- Add minced garlic, tossing to combine, cook 1 minute
- Add snap peas and bell pepper, stir frying for 2 minutes
- Add splash of water to wok and cover, allowing vegetables to steam 2 minutes
- Return tofu to wok, tossing to combine every, and pour sauce over
- Stir everything together until evenly coated for 2 minutes, or until sauce is thickened