How to Make A Vegetarian Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry

The success of any Stir Fry is always in the Sauce. This is especially true when it comes to a Stir Fry with tofu since tofu has very little flavor. Basically, tofu absorbs the flavors around it so if you have a good sauce and seasonings with a Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry your Stir Fry will be a success and the tofu will be very flavorful and tasty. As such, I have put a lot of careful thought into this sauce and I hope you will enjoy my recipe.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. 
    
   tofu cut into small cubes

   Ingredients for Vegetarian Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry:
   
   4 tablespoons of peanut oil
   1/2 pound of firm tofu cut into small cubes
   3 cloves of garlic, minced
   1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
   2 tablespoons of soy sauce
   1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
   1/3 cup of water
   1 onion sliced into bite sized pieces
   1/2 cup of sliced green onions. White and light green parts cut into 2 inch pieces
   2 carrots, julienne cut
   1 red bell pepper cut into strips
   5 stalks of bok choy (the stalks sliced and the leafs sliced larger)
   
   Sauce:
   
   1/3 cup of soy sauce
   1/4 cup of vegetable broth
   1/4 cup of a dry white wine
   4 teaspoons of sugar
   2 teaspoons of sesame oil
   1/8 teaspoon of white pepper
   2 tablespoons of peanut oil
   2 teaspoons of minced garlic
   2 teaspoons of minced ginger
   1 tablespoon of cornstarch
   1/4 cup of vegetable broth

2. Combine the soy sauce, 1/4 cup of vegetable broth, white wine, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper in a bowl. Set it aside. In another bowl dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/4 cup of vegetable broth. Set this aside also. You will need these two bowls when you make the sauce for the Stir Fry.

3. Place 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a Wok. When hot add the garlic and ginger to it and stir fry for 15 seconds. Then add the Tofu and soy sauce and stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes until the Tofu is golden brown. Set Aside.

4. 
    
   stir fry broccoli

   Place 1 tablespoon of peanut oil back in the Wok and add the broccoli and stir fry for about 2 minutes. Then add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes with the top on. This will steam the broccoli and partially cook it. Remove the water and then add 1 more tablespoon of the peanut oil and the onion, green onion, carrots, red bell pepper and the stalk part of the bok choy and stir fry for an additional 3 minutes. At this time return the Tofu to the Wok along with the leafy part of the bok choy and stir fry for an additional 2 minutes.

5. 
    
   Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry

   At this time push the vegetables up to the side of the Wok so that you create a well in the bottom of the wok. You will need this room to make the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and then place the garlic and ginger in the bottom of the wok and stir for about 15 seconds. Now add the soy sauce mixture that you had set aside and stir. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 1 minute. At this point add the cornstarch solution. Stir it until the sauce boils and thickens. When it has thickened bring the vegetables down off the side of the wok and into the sauce to coat the vegetables and Tofu. Stir fry for one additional minute. Your dish is now finished and should be served while still hot.

[jeni10]

on 9/27/2009 I've never had tofu before, but I like stir fry. Your recipe for making a vegetarian tofu and vegetable stir fly is definitely something I'm going to try. I understand tofu is healthy. Thanks for sharing. 5*