Tofu Stir-Fry with Asian Pear and Cashews
- 4 tsp. hot toasted sesame oil or hot chili oil, divided
- 1 16-oz. pkg. firm tofu, cut into bite-size cubes
- 3 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
- 1 medium Asian pear, quartered, each quarter halved and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (5 tsp.)
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (1 13 cups)
- 2 Tbs. hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews
- Heat 2 tsp.
- sesame oil in wok over high heat.
- Add tofu, and cook 10 minutes, or until golden on two or more sides, turning occasionally.
- Transfer tofu to plate.
- Heat remaining 2 tsp.
- sesame oil in wok over high heat.
- Add carrots, and stir-fry 2 minutes.
- Add Asian pear and bell pepper, and stir-fry 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and green onions, and stir-fry 1 minute more.
- Return tofu to wok with vegetables.
- Whisk together hoisin and soy sauces and vinegar in small bowl.
- Pour over wok mixture, and stir until tofu is heated through.
- Serve topped with cashews.
sesame oil, firm tofu, carrots, asian pear, yellow bell pepper, garlic, green onions, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cashews
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tofu-stir-fry-with-asian-pear-and-cashews/ (may not work)