Follow these steps for perfect results
tamari
honey
slightly softened
extra firm tofu
well drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
regular sesame oil
toasted sesame oil
peanut oil
white onion
thinly sliced into crescents
snow pea
fresh (or frozen, thawed)
red bell pepper
cut into thin strips
thai red pepper
stemmed and cut into narrow strips (seed if desired)
unsalted cashews
toasted
cooked jasmine rice
sliced scallion
minced garlic chives
minced
Place tofu cubes on a wire rack and press with heavy pans to remove excess water (20-30 minutes).
Combine tamari and honey in a bowl for the marinade.
Stir the marinade well.
Add the drained tofu to the marinade and toss to coat.
Marinate tofu for 20-30 minutes.
Warm regular and toasted sesame oils in a wok or large frying pan on high heat.
Remove tofu from the marinade and add to the pan.
Cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 minutes, stirring often.
Remove tofu to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium-high and add peanut oil to the same pan.
Sauté the onion until lightly browned.
Turn heat to high again, add the tofu, snow peas, bell pepper, chilies (if using), and cashews.
Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until the snow peas are bright green, stirring often.
Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with scallions and chives.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Tofu can be marinated ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl or on a plate, garnished with fresh herbs.
Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Garnish with scallions and chives.
Complements the sweetness and spice.
Light and refreshing.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Common in Asian cuisine, adapted for vegetarian diets.
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