Best Spicy Tofu And Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

SPICY TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put cornstarch in pie pan.
• Add tofu and coat on all sides.
• Heat 2 TB oil in pan over medium-high heat.
• Add tofu and cook until brown (be careful it turns very easily).
• Remove and transfer to bowl.
• Add remaining 2 TB oil to pan.
• Saute vegetables (green onions- pepper) over medium heat until cooked through (10 minutes).
• Add shrimp (if using) and continue cooking 5 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
• Mix vinegar, sweet n' sour sauce and hot sauce in measuring cup.
• Add sauce mixture and tofu to pan and cook 5 minutes longer.

SPICY TOFU AND VEGETABLE NOODLE STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain tofu by lightly pressing with paper towels or cloth. Dry fry tofu by placing tofu cubes on non-stick pan on medium heat and applying pressure with a spatula to squeeze out any liquid, flipping once golden brown and repeating until 4 sides are golden brown. Put 3 Tbsp sesame oil in wok and bring to medium heat. Heat thai chilis in wok for a few minutes. Add broccoli florets and green beans to wok and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add carrots and shiitake mushrooms to wok and continue to stir-fry 3 minutes. While stir-frying, boil wheat noodles in a pot until al dente and rinse under cold water. Add red bell peppers and tofu to wok and continue to stir-fry for 5 minutes. Make the peanut sauce: add 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 Tbsp peanut butter, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tsp ginger paste, and 1 tsp garlic paste. Mix well by rapidly stirring with fork (or blending if possible). Add peanut sauce to wok and mix well. Add noodles to wok and stir-fry for about 5 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed.