Stir Fried Bean Sprouts with Tofu and Garlic Chives

12g protein · 20 min · 210 kcal

Stir Fried Bean Sprouts with Tofu and Garlic Chives

Tossed with garlic chives, tofu, plenty of garlic, and a soy sauce based stir fry sauce, this quick stir fry only takes 20 minutes to make from start to finish.

20 min2 servings210 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces smoked tofu, pressed tofu, or tofu cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil, vegetable oil, or grapeseed oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 5 ounces bean sprouts, rinsed and drained and lightly patted dry
  • 2 ounces garlic chives, chopped into 3-inch long stalks
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (vegan: use 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mirin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the tofu into 1-inch thick pieces.

  2. 2

    Mix all of the ingredients for the stir fry sauce in a bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Place a wok or deep skillet over high heat and wait for about 2 minutes for the wok to get very hot.

  4. 4

    When the wok is very hot, add the oil and swirl it to coat the base.

  5. 5

    Add the garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add the tofu and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the bean sprouts and garlic chives and stir fry for 1 minute, tossing them up in the air if possible.

  8. 8

    Add the stir fry sauce and quickly toss the ingredients to coat them evenly.

  9. 9

    Turn the heat off and drizzle the sesame oil on top.

  10. 10

    Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

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