Chinese Garlic Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

For the Garlic Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce (use 3 tablespoons or light soy sauce if you prefer it less salty)
• 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup or agave
• 2 tbsp. water
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp. cornstarch

For the Tofu Stir-Fry:

• 2 tbsp. sesame oil, divided
• 1 lb. extra firm tofu, drained, pressed at least 15 minutes, and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4-6 dried chili peppers, halved (optional)
• 3 cups fresh green beans

For Serving:

• cooked rice
• toasted sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Stir all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Coat the bottom of a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil and place over medium heat. Add tofu cubes in a single layer. Cook about 10 minutes, flipping once or twice during cooking to achieve browning on multiple sides. Remove from skillet and transfer to a plate.
3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet and raise heat to high. Add dried chili peppers and green beans, Stir fry until green beans are tender-crisp, 2-3 minutes. Add tofu back into skillet along with sauce. Flip a few times and cook just until sauce thickens a bit and coats tofu and green beans. Remove from heat.
4. Divide onto plates with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Source: Connoisseurus Veg