Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

tamari

3 tbsp

honey

slightly softened

14 unit

extra firm tofu

well drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 tbsp

regular sesame oil

0.5 tbsp

toasted sesame oil

1 tsp

peanut oil

0.5 cup

white onion

thinly sliced into crescents

1 lb

snow pea

fresh (or frozen, thawed)

0.5 cup

red bell pepper

cut into thin strips

1.5 unit

thai red pepper

stemmed and cut into narrow strips (seed if desired)

0.75 cup

unsalted cashews

toasted

4 cup

cooked jasmine rice

0.25 cup

sliced scallion

0.25 cup

minced garlic chives

minced

Step 1
~4 min

Place tofu cubes on a wire rack and press with heavy pans to remove excess water (20-30 minutes).

Step 2
~4 min

Combine tamari and honey in a bowl for the marinade.

Step 3
~4 min

Stir the marinade well.

Step 4
~4 min

Add the drained tofu to the marinade and toss to coat.

Step 5
~4 min

Marinate tofu for 20-30 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

Warm regular and toasted sesame oils in a wok or large frying pan on high heat.

Step 7
~4 min

Remove tofu from the marinade and add to the pan.

Step 8
~4 min

Cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 minutes, stirring often.

Step 9
~4 min

Remove tofu to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.

Step 10
~4 min

Reduce heat to medium-high and add peanut oil to the same pan.

Step 11
~4 min

Sauté the onion until lightly browned.

Step 12
~4 min

Turn heat to high again, add the tofu, snow peas, bell pepper, chilies (if using), and cashews.

Step 13
~4 min

Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until the snow peas are bright green, stirring often.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with scallions and chives.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar at the end of cooking.

Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your spice preference.

Serve with a side of steamed broccoli or bok choy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Tofu can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot over jasmine rice.

Garnish with scallions and chives.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Miso Soup
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Common in Asian cuisine, adapted for vegetarian diets.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family meal
healthy eating

Popularity Score

65/100

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