Cynbills Asparagus Ginger Tofu Stir Fry Food

ASPARAGUS TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry tofu, salt, pepper and remaining ginger in remaining oil for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add asparagus mixture and tofu; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.

SESAME-GINGER ASPARAGUS AND TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place tofu between several sheets of paper towels on a plate and top with another plate or heavy pan and let sit for 30 minutes to press out liquid. Discard towels and turn tofu block on it's side and slice in half, making halves about 1 inch thick. Place slices in a pie plate or shallow baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sesame oil, 2 tbls soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic and chili sauce. Pour this mixture over the tofu slices and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning slices over halfway through.
• Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Slice spears and tips into 1-inch pieces.
• Remove tofu from marinade and pat dry. Save marinade.
• Mix reserved marinade in a bowl with 1/4 cup soy sauce, lime juice, water and cornstarch.
• Cut tofu slices into 1-inch cubes.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat in wok or large skillet and stir-fry tofu until it begins brown, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu from pan to a plate.
• Add asparagus, green onion and mushrooms to wok or skillet (add more oil if needed) and stir-fry until asparagus is just beginning to be tender, about 6 minutes. Return tofu to pan and stir-fry another minute or two.
• Stir in marinade mixture and bring to a boil, cooking until slightly thickened. Serve at once over rice or noodles.

TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Stir together the soy sauce, honey and vinegar in a bowl, then set aside.
• Pat the tofu chunks dry, then season well. Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the tofu for 5 mins until golden, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1 min more. Tip the tofu mixture into a bowl, pour over half the soy dressing and set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 mins until beginning to turn golden, then add a good splash of water and cook for 3-5 mins more until tender.
• Stir the cornflour and 1 tbsp water into the remaining soy dressing, then tip into the wok, allow to bubble for 30 seconds, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Sprinkle over the spring onion, sesame seeds and coriander. Serve with rice.

GINGERED VEGETABLE-TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• For sauce, in a small bowl stir together water, dry sherry or wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar; set aside.
• Pour oil into wok or large skillet (add more oil as necessary during cooking).
• Preheat the wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Stir fry the ginger in hot oil for 15 seconds.
• Add fresh asparagus and squash; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Add green onions; stirring about 1 1/2 minutes more or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Remove vegetables from wok.
• Add tofu to wok or skillet.
• Carefully stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Remove from wok.
• Stir the sauce.
• Add sauce to hot wok.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Return cooked vegetables and tofu to the wok.
• Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce.
• Cover and cook about 1 minute more or until heated through.
• Stir in toasted pine nuts or almonds, Serve over rice.

BLACK PEPPER STIR-FRIED TOFU AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 2 tablespoons of water. In a large nonstick skillet, combine tofu and half of the black pepper sauce, and season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and nicely coats the tofu, about 5 minutes. Slide glazed tofu and any sauce out onto a rimmed plate.
• Wipe or rinse out the skillet and heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add asparagus and snap peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallions, the remaining black pepper sauce and the tofu, and cook, stirring, until vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce. Stir in cilantro, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide tofu and vegetables among plates and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Serve with rice.

ASPARAGUS-TOFU NOODLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red pepper, lemon juice, sesame oil, water, sugar or honey, and salt. Stir in the tofu. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes (longer is OK . You can prepare the other ingredients during this time.).
• Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain, rinse in warm water, and drain again.
• Place a large wok over medium heat and wait a minute or two. Add 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, then turn up the heat. Add the asparagus and mushrooms, and stir-fry for several minutes until the asparagus is just tender.
• Add the drained noodles and stir-fry for about 3 more minutes, keeping the heat high. (It helps to use tongs for the stirring at this point.).
• Pour in the entire bowlful of marinade-plus-tofu. Cook and stir another 3 minutes or so, or until the sauce is well distributed and everything is heated through.
• Serve immediately, topped with toasted sesame seeds and/or cashews.