Chilli five spice tofu and green bean stir-fry
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Total time: 25 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Whip out the wok and whip up a delicious Asian vegetarian meal in just half an hour.
Ingredients
Firm tofu
300 g, drained
Cornflour
1 tbs
Chinese five spice
1 tsp
Canola oil
1½ tbs
Green string beans
400 g, halved
Snow peas
150 g, halved diagonally
Green shallot(s)
2 individual, thinly sliced
Garlic
3 clove(s), crushed
Fresh ginger
1 tbs, finely grated
Fresh green chilli
1 whole, deseeded, finely chopped
Soy sauce
2 tbs
Instructions
1
Heat a wok over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and heat for 20 seconds. Stir-fry beans for 3 minutes. Add snow peas and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes or until just tender. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
2
Cut tofu in half horizontally. Cut each rectangle into 8 cubes. Drain on paper towel. Combine cornflour and five-spice powder on a plate. Toss tofu in cornflour mixture until well coated. Shake off excess.
3
Reheat wok over medium-high heat. Add remaining oil and heat for 20 seconds. Cook tofu, turning, for 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside. Discard oil
4
Reheat wok over medium heat. Stir-fry shallots, garlic, ginger and chilli for 1 minute or until fragrant. Return beans and peas to wok with soy sauce and tofu and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes or until heated through. Serve.
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