Stir-fried Tofu with Peppers and Black Bean Sauce

• 10 1/2 oz tofu, drained on kitchen towels for 10 minutes
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into triangular shapes
• 2 handfuls snow peas or sugar snap peas
• 3 large scallions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped or grated
• 2 heaping teaspoons fresh chopped or grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 heaping tablespoon black bean sauce or fermented black beans
• 1 teaspoon chile paste (optional)
• 4 tablespoons Chinese wine or sake, sherry or water

1. After preparing the vegetables, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
2. Heat the sunflower oil in a large wok and cook the tofu on a medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides.
3. Set aside to drain on paper towels.
4. Add the peppers, peas, and scallions to the wok and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add the garlic and ginger root and cook for 1 further minute.
6. Finally add the hoisin sauce, black bean sauce or fermented black beans, chile paste, if using, Chinese wine or alternative and 3 tablespoons water.
7. Cook briefly, then add the tofu, turning the heat down to low.
8. Mix all the ingredients together, cooking the sauce further until thick, and serve.

minutes, sunflower oil, red bell peppers, snow peas, scallions, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, black bean sauce, chile paste, chinese wine

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/stir-fried-tofu-with-peppers-and-black-bean-sauce (may not work)