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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Feb 03 2024 16:25:00

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     Title: Soy-Braised Tofu w/Bok Choy
Categories: Vegetables, Chilies
     Yield: 4 servings

MMMMM----------------------------TOFU---------------------------------
    14 oz Package extra-firm tofu;
          - drained, patted dry
          Neutral oil
          Salt & black pepper
     1 tb Doubanjiang or chile oil
     2 cl Garlic; peeled, fine
          - chopped
     1    (1") piece ginger; peeled,
          - fine chopped
     4    Scallions; trimmed, white &
          - green separated, cut in 1"
          - pieces
     1    Bell pepper (any color);
          - stemmed, cored, in 1"
          - pieces
     2 ts Shaoxing wine (opt)
     4    Baby bok choy; trimmed,
          - halved through the stem
          Cooked rice or noodles; to
          - serve

MMMMM---------------------------SAUCE--------------------------------
     2 tb Soy sauce
     1 tb Vegetarian stir-fry sauce or
          - oyster sauce
     1 ts Cornstarch
   1/2 ts Granulated sugar

 Cut tofu across into 3/4" thick slices, then cut each
 slice in half so you have roughly 12 squares.

 Heat a large (12"), deep-sided nonstick or well-seasoned
 cast-iron skillet on medium-high. When hot, add 1
 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat the base. Place the
 tofu in a single layer, season each piece with a little
 salt and black pepper, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until
 golden and crispy. Flip and cook on the other side for 3
 to 4 minutes more, adding more oil if needed. Remove
 tofu from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

 MAKE THE SAUCE: Combine the soy sauce, vegetarian
 stir-fry sauce or oyster sauce, cornstarch and sugar
 with ? cup of water. Whisk until smooth.

 In the same skillet over medium heat, add the
 doubanjiang or chile oil (if yourCOre using doubanjiang,
 add about 1 teaspoon of neutral oil) and stir for 15
 seconds. Add the garlic, ginger and white parts of the
 scallion, and toss for 1 to 2 minutes, until the
 scallions are softened and everything is fragrant. If
 the pan starts to look dry, add a drop of oil.

 Add the bell pepper and Shaoxing wine, if using, and
 stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
 Pour in the seasoning sauce and let it sizzle for 30
 seconds, stirring once or twice.

 Add the baby bok choy, tofu and green parts of the
 scallion, toss gently to coat the tofu. Let it simmer on
 low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens,
 the baby bok choy is wilted but still green and
 crisp-tender, and the tofu has absorbed some of the
 sauce. Serve with rice or noodles.

 By: Hetty Lui McKinnon

 Yield: 4 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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