Orange Basil Tofu With Fennel
- 1 lb. Extra-firm Tofu
- 1 tbl. Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 1 tbl. Orange Zest
- 5 tbl. Orange Juice
- 1 tsp. Hot Pepper Flakes
- 2 tbl. Peanut Oil
- 1 lg. Fennel Bulb; cut into 1/2 strips
- 2 Garlic Cloves; minced
- 1 tbl. Fresh Ginger Root; grated
- 3 Scallions; sliced thin
- 10 Whole fresh Basil Leaves
- Drain Tofu and cut into 3/4' thick slabs. Blot slabs dry on paper towel . Cut slabs into 1/4' cubes.
- Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, orange zest and juice, and hot pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat wok and add 1 tbl. of peanut oil. Wait just before smoking point and add tofu. Stir until all sides of tofu are golden brown. Transfer tofu to plate and set aside.
- Add other tbl. of peanut oil and toss in fennel. Sautee until crisp and tender , about 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and scallions and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Return tofu to wok.
- Stir in orange pepper sauce and add basil. Cook only until the sauce coats the tofu and fennel, about 15 seconds.
- Serve immediately.
extrafirm, soy sauce, sesame oil, orange zest, orange juice, pepper, peanut oil, fennel, garlic, fresh ginger, scallions, fresh basil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/orange-basil-tofu-with-fennel-50081497 (may not work)