Saturday, March 7, 2015

EASY ORIENTAL STIR-FRY ENJOY DAN:

                                EASY ORIENTAL STIR FRY by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:
1 tub firm tofu
3 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 thumb-size fresh ginger, chopped
1 carrot, slice on the bias
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 onion, sliced lengthwise
3 baby bok Choy, sliced
1 package frozen peas, thawed and rinsed
1/4-teaspoons EACH Chinese five spice powder, cumin powder, and chili powder
1 hand full vegetable salad kit with kale from Costco
1/4-cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoon EACH soy sauce, and tamarind sauce
1/2-teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup jasmine rice

DIRECTIONS:
1.   Place tofu in a strainer between several sheets of paper towels; top with a heavy pan and let rest for 30 minutes.
2.   Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
3.   I a wok over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon oil when sizzling.
4.   Add tofu and cook until lightly browned on one side and cook 2 minutes.
5.   Turn over carefully and cook 2 minutes on other side.
6.   Transfer to a plate.
7.   Add 1 tablespoon to the wok, when sizzling.
8.   Add garlic, ginger, carrot, vegetable salad kit and bell peppers, stir-fry for 1 minute.
9.   Add to the plate of tofu.
10.                Turn wok to high-heat and add remaining oil, when sizzling.
11.                Add onion and stir-fry 1 minute, add peas and stir to coat for 1 minute.
12.                Stir in 5 spice powder, broth cumin, chili powder and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
13.                Add brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, tamarind sauce and chili oil.
14.                Cover and cook for 4 minutes.
15.                Uncover and add the carrot mixture and tofu, stir to blend for 3 minutes.
16.                Season with rice vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
17.                Mount the vegetable on a platter and sprinkle with sesame oil.
18.                Serve with rice.

ENJOY DAN:                                            BON-APPETITE!!




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