Sweet Savory Garlic Tofu (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soy Garlic Sauce
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1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
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1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
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2 tbsp sugar
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1/2 tbsp soy sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tbsp corn starch
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1 tbsp water at room temperature
→ Tofu Balls
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10 tofu balls or any plant-based meat alternatives you like
→ For Stir-Frying
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1/2 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped into small pieces
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1/2 small shallot or red onion, finely chopped
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1 tbsp a neutral oil, like vegetable or canola
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1 scallion, sliced (separate white and green parts)
# Instructions:
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Mix all the sauce ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. Adjust flavors to taste.
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Pour some oil into a wok or big pan and warm it over medium heat. Toss in the white scallion pieces, letting them cook for a minute. Add the onions and peppers, cooking until softened.
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Give the sauce mix a good stir (the starch might settle at the bottom) and pour it in the pan. Let it simmer on medium heat, stirring now and then until it thickens after boiling.
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Drop the tofu balls into the pan, stirring them around so they're covered with sauce. Let them warm up for a couple of minutes, then turn off the heat.
# Notes:
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If you're cooking extra veggies or using more than 10 tofu balls, consider making more sauce.
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Goes great with noodles, rice, or stuffed into wraps.