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!!