Tofu and Spinach Stir Fry
- 8 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 (1/8-inch-thick) ginger slice, gently smashed with the side of a knife
- 3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Sliced Thai, serrano, or jalapeno chiles
- 1 teaspoon chopped shallot (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce or fish sauce (optional)
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach leaves (about 2 bunches), washed and stem ends trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Sear the tofu slices in a wok or heavy skillet in 2 tablespoons oil until they show a little color around the edges.
- Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and reserve.
- Heat the remaining oil until very hot.
- Add the ginger, garlic, chiles, and shallot; stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and spinach.
- Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes; add the sugar and reserved tofu.
- Cook a few seconds more, tossing well, until the tofu is heated through.
- Serve immediately.
firm tofu, vegetable oil, ginger slice, garlic, serrano, shallot, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fresh spinach leaves, sugar
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/tofu-and-spinach-stir-fry (may not work)