Saturday, April 11, 2009

Recipe: Veggie Stir Fry



[INGREDIENTS]

*Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
*Sesame Oil (2 tbsp)
*Extra-Firm Tofu (1 package cubed)

*Red Bell Pepper (1/2 pepper sliced)
*Yellow Bell Pepper (1/2 pepper sliced)
*Baby Carrots (1 cup)
*Broccoli (1 cup bite sized)

[SAUCE]
*Hoisin Sauce (3 tbsp)
*Sesame Oil (1 tbsp)
*Soy Sauce (2 tbsp)
*Mirin (1 tbsp)
*Sugar (2 tbsp)
*Veggie Broth (3/4 cup)
*Corn Starch (1 tbsp)
*Warm Water (2 tbsp)((to dissolve corn starch in before mixing with rest of sauce))

[OPTIONAL]
*Brown Rice (1 cup dry)






[STEP 1]
Press and drain your tofu and cut into cubes. (Or you can use the already cubed tofu)

[STEP 2]
Heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium heat and fry your tofu until they become a crispy golden color.

[STEP 3]
Add the veggies to your tofu and 'stir fry' for about 5 minutes or until tender.

[STEP 4]
Mix together the hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, veggie broth, corn starch and warm water for the sauce.

[STEP 5]
Add the sauce to the veggies and tofu and stir over medium heat until it thickens slightly. Serve alone or over rice!

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