Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

Ingredients

• •400g firm tofu, cubed
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 inch ginger, grated
• •1 red bell pepper, sliced
• •1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• •1 cup broccoli florets
• •1 cup snap peas
• •2 carrots, julienned
• •3 green onions, chopped
• •3 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 tbsp sesame oil
• •1 tbsp cornstarch
• •1/4 cup water
• •1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Press the tofu for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.

2. 2

   In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and sauté until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the sliced bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots to the pan. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Pour this sauce over the stir-fried vegetables and tofu, stirring to coat evenly.

6. 6

   Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.