GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND HOISIN SAUCE ENJOY DAN:

      GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND HOISIN SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 Oz) package firm tofu

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon EACH mirin, soy sauce

1 thumb-size fresh ginger grated

3 teaspoon red chili paste

2 tablespoons EACH vegetable oil and brown sugar

3 garlic cloves, minced

8 ouches fresh green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise

Hot cooked rice noodles

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Drain the tofu; place the block in a strainer under 3-4 paper towels.

2.   Cover tofu block with 3-4 more paper towels.

3.   Weigh down with a plate and a heavy can on top to remove excess water.

4.   Allow to sit 15-20 minutes then cut into 1-inch cubes.

5.   Stir together 3 tablespoons water hoisin sauce, mirin, ginger chili paste and brown sugar.

6.   In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat when sizzling.

7.   Add tofu cook, without stirring, until tofu begins to brown, 4-5 minutes.

8.   Turn tofu and stirring occasionally for another 4-5 minutes until golden.

9.   Transfer to a plate.

10.                Add remaining oil do the skillet, add garlic, beans, and sauté for 4 minutes.

11.                Return tofu to the skillet, add hoisin mixture, and bring to a boil, stirring to coat.

12.                Serve with rice noodles.

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