Stir-fried Soybean Sprouts with Fried Tofu Strips

Cooking StepsHow to cook Stir-fried Soybean Sprouts with Fried Tofu Strips step by step

Cooking Process

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   Step 1 Detail

   Heat oil in a wok until about 70% hot. Cut the firm tofu into thick slices and fry over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. You can also use store-bought fried tofu instead.

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   Step 2 Detail

   Cut the fried tofu into strips. Wash and julienne the green pepper and carrot (red pepper works even better). Rinse the soybean sprouts. Cut scallions into segments, keeping the white and green parts separate. Slice the garlic. Cut the bird’s eye chilies into rings.

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   Step 3 Detail

   Heat the wok with cool oil. Add the bird’s eye chilies, garlic slices, and scallion whites. Stir-fry until fragrant (don’t use high heat).

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   Step 4 Detail

   Add the soybean sprouts and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.

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   Step 5 Detail

   Add the julienned carrot and green pepper. Toss to combine evenly.

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   Step 6 Detail

   When the soybean sprouts have softened slightly, add the tofu strips.

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   Step 7 Detail

   Toss everything together, then season with salt, chicken bouillon, and optionally a pinch of thirteen-spice powder.

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   Step 8 Detail

   After 1 minute, add water to cover about half the ingredients. Simmer over medium-high heat for a bit.

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   Add a small amount of oyster sauce. If you prefer a darker color, add a splash of dark soy sauce, but it looks great without it too.

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    Step 10 Detail

    When the sauce has almost reduced, add the scallion greens and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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    Plate and serve.

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    Enjoy!