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Red Pepper Tofu

Soy - Tofu - -

INGREDIENTS

12-14 oz / 340-390 g firm or extra firm tofu cut into 1/2 inch / 13 mm cubes
3 T Vegetarian Stir Fry Oyster Sauce
Cooking Sauce
1/3 cup vegetarian broth
6 T dry sherry
6 T light soy sauce
2 T vinegar (rice, cider or white wine)
3 T light unbleached sugar
4 t chili garlic paste
1 T oil
Vegetables
2 T minced garlic
4 stalks celery, diagonally sliced 1/4 inch / 7 mm thick
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts, almonds or cashews

METHOD

Mix the tofu cubes thoroughly with the Vegetarian Stir Fry Oyster Sauce in a bowl and let stand while you prepare the other ingredients.

Mix the cooking sauce ingredients in a pitcher and set aside.

Heat a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat. When hot, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add all of the vegetables. Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute. Add the tofu and stir fry 1 minute more. Stir in the cooking sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens.

Pour onto a heated platter or shallow serving bowl and top with toasted nuts. Serve immediately.

posted by Mr Falafel

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