Laquered Tofu Triangles With Green Beans and Cashews
- 1 (12 -14 ounce) carton firm tofu
- 1 red bell pepper
- 14 lb green beans or 14 lb thin asparagus
- 12 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 14 cup water or 14 cup stock
- 5 teaspoons peanut oil
- 6 scallions, green and white parts, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
- 14 cup roasted cashews
- Drain the tofu.
- Cut it crosswise into slabs about 1/2 inch wide.
- Cut each slab in half lengthwise, then cut into triangles.
- Blot well with paper towels.
- Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise, removing veins and seeds, then cut each half into three long strips.
- Cut each strip into triangles.
- Snip the ends off beans and cut them into 2-inch lengths.
- Toast the Szechuan peppercorns in a dry skillet until aromatic, then grind to a powder and set aside.
- Combine the next five ingredients in a small bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wide nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu and cook, without disturbing, until firm, about 5 minutes.
- Turn and cook the other side.
- The tofu should be golden, but still tender to the touch.
- Remove and set aside.
- Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan and when hot, add the green beans.
- Stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the bell pepper and cook for about another 5 minutes .
- Return the tofu to the pan and season with a few pinches of salt and the Szechuan peppercorns.
- Add in the scallions.
- Pour in the soy-sauce mixture and cook, shaking the pan to coat the tofu and peppers.
- Turn off the heat before it reduces too much.
- Top with cashews, and serve over rice.
- Enjoy!
firm tofu, red bell pepper, green beans, szechuan peppercorns, mushroom soy sauce, regular soy sauce, light brown sugar, garlic, water, peanut oil, scallions, cashews
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/laquered-tofu-triangles-with-green-beans-and-cashews-119435 (may not work)