Thai Garlic Tofu Stir-Fry
🌟Main ingredient:Tofu
✨secondary ingredients: garlic and onions
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
Ingredients
1
block
firm
tofu,
drained
and
cubed
2
tablespoons
vegetable
oil
4
cloves
garlic,
minced
1
onion,
sliced
1
bell
pepper,
sliced
2
tablespoons
soy
sauce
1
tablespoon
oyster
sauce
1
tablespoon
fish
sauce
1
tablespoon
lime
juice
1
teaspoon
sugar
1/4
teaspoon
red
pepper
flakes
(optional)
Fresh
cilantro,
for
garnish
Cooking steps
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sliced onion. Cook until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
Add the sliced bell pepper to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
Return the cooked tofu to the pan and pour the sauce over everything. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve the Thai Garlic Tofu Stir-Fry with steamed rice as a basic side dish.
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