Stir-fried Tofu with Green Peppers

Other★ Easy33min

Prep 13m ·
Cook 20m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Stir-fried Tofu with Green Peppers

Ingredient Amount Notes
firm tofu 1
green peppers 2
garlic 2
ginger 2
oyster sauce 1
dark soy sauce a dash
light soy sauce ½
salt a pinch
white pepper a pinch
cornstarch 1
water ½
cooking oil 2

Stir-fried Tofu with Green Peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 firm tofu
  • 2 green peppers
  • 2 garlic
  • 2 ginger
  • 1 oyster sauce
  • a dash dark soy sauce
  • ½ light soy sauce
  • a pinch salt
  • a pinch white pepper
  • 1 cornstarch
  • ½ water
  • 2 cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Slice the firm tofu into pieces. Tear the green peppers into pieces by hand. Mince the garlic and slice the ginger.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the sauce: combine oyster sauce, a dash of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, a pinch of salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and half a cup of water. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Heat a wok over high heat and add oil. Pan-fry the tofu slices until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir until fragrant. Add the green peppers and stir-fry vigorously. Return the fried tofu to the wok, cook for about one minute, then pour in the prepared sauce. Stir-fry until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly. Serve immediately.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Tofu with Green Peppers step by step

  1. Step 1 Detail

    Slice the firm tofu into pieces. Tear the green peppers into pieces by hand. Mince the garlic and slice the ginger.

  2. Step 2 Detail

    In a small bowl, mix the sauce: combine oyster sauce, a dash of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, a pinch of salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and half a cup of water. Stir well and set aside.

  3. Step 3 Detail

    Heat a wok over high heat and add oil. Pan-fry the tofu slices until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.

  4. Step 4 Detail

    In the same wok, add garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir until fragrant. Add the green peppers and stir-fry vigorously. Return the fried tofu to the wok, cook for about one minute, then pour in the prepared sauce. Stir-fry until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly. Serve immediately.

Common Questions

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.

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