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Tofu Asparagus Stir fry | STEP-BY-STEP Tutorial
This is an easy and delicious stir-fry recipe with tofu, asparagus, and plenty of garlicky, savory sauce with a hint of sweetness. The tofu is crispy and pleasantly chewy, while the asparagus is perfectly cooked to retain its flavor and tender-crisp texture.
Equipment
A wok or skillet
Ingredients
1 (12 to 16-ounce) block firm or extra-firm tofu
1 pound asparagus cut into 2-inch sections
2 scallions cut into 2-inch sections
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated or minced ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce sub: sambal oelek or Sriracha
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (see note)
3 tablespoons soy sauce, regular or light
⅔ cup water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Ground pepper to taste
Neutral-tasting oil (canola or vegetable oil) for sautéing and frying
Instructions
1. Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and lay them on paper towels to drain out excess water. Sprinkle salt over them.
2. Crisp up tofu in an air-fryer for 10-12 minutes at 400° F (204° C), bake it in the oven for 20 minutes at 400° F (204° C), or shallow-fry it in the same wok you'll use for the stir-fry.
3. Mix cornstarch, chili garlic sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and ⅔ cup of water for the stir-fry sauce.
4. Set your wok to medium-high heat and add about a tablespoon of oil. Sauté ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds, then add scallions.
5. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes (less for thin asparagus). Toss them constantly, so they don't burn. Add the tofu.
6. Increase the heat and pour in the sauce immediately.
7. Toss them together and let the sauce thicken for about a minute. Add sesame oil and ground pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and serve.
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Tofu Asparagus Stir fry | STEP-BY-STEP Tutorial
This is an easy and delicious stir-fry recipe with tofu, asparagus, and plenty of garlicky, savory sauce with a hint of sweetness. The tofu is crispy and pleasantly chewy, while the asparagus is perfectly cooked to retain its flavor and tender-crisp texture.
Equipment
A wok or skillet
Ingredients
1 (12 to 16-ounce) block firm or extra-firm tofu
1 pound asparagus cut into 2-inch sections
2 scallions cut into 2-inch sections
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated or minced ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce sub: sambal oelek or Sriracha
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (see note)
3 tablespoons soy sauce, regular or light
⅔ cup water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Ground pepper to taste
Neutral-tasting oil (canola or vegetable oil) for sautéing and frying
Instructions
1. Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and lay them on paper towels to drain out excess water. Sprinkle salt over them.
2. Crisp up tofu in an air-fryer for 10-12 minutes at 400° F (204° C), bake it in the oven for 20 minutes at 400° F (204° C), or shallow-fry it in the same wok you'll use for the stir-fry.
3. Mix cornstarch, chili garlic sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and ⅔ cup of water for the stir-fry sauce.
4. Set your wok to medium-high heat and add about a tablespoon of oil. Sauté ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds, then add scallions.
5. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes (less for thin asparagus). Toss them constantly, so they don't burn. Add the tofu.
6. Increase the heat and pour in the sauce immediately.
7. Toss them together and let the sauce thicken for about a minute. Add sesame oil and ground pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and serve.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to 👍 LIKE, leave a 💬 COMMENT below, and ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! If you like it so much, please feel free to 🤝 SHARE this video too.
ℹ️ Recipes by Nora - Your source for delicious Filipino recipes
Hello! My name is Nora. I'm here to share authentic Filipino recipes and foreign-inspired dishes beloved by Filipinos. Browse through recipes and learn how to recreate them with easy-to-find ingredients, detailed instructions with photos, and cooking videos.
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