Pan-Fried Tofu with Black Bean Sauce & Steamed Rice

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:38:28 GMT

Step 1

1. Cook rice - Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Add to a small saucepan along with 11⁄4 cups water and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Keep covered until ready to serve.

Step 2

Fry Tofu- Drain tofu, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 6 slices to make 12 squares. Cut each square diagonally to make 24 triangles; pat dry. Heat 1⁄8 inch oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add tofu, cook, turning once, until golden and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Transfer tofu to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon oil in skillet.

Step 3

Prep Ingredients - While tofu is frying, trim and discard stem ends from snow peas. Trim ends from scallions, then cut into 1-inch pieces. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together 1⁄2 cup water, black bean garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 11⁄2 tablespoons sugar.

Step 4

Stir Fry Snow peas - Heat same skillet with reserved frying oil over high. Add snow peas and scallions, and cook, stirring, until crisp tender and browned in spots, 1–2 minutes. Transfer veggies to the paper towel-lined plate.

Step 5

Finish and Serve To same skillet, add fried tofu and black bean sauce; cook, stirring, until sauce is slightly reduced and tofu is coated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in snow peas and scallions. Fluff rice with a fork. Serve steamed rice topped with pan- fried tofu, snow peas, and black bean sauce; garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Step 6

Spine it up! - Add a few shakes of Sriracha or Sambal Oelek for a spicy addition before serving.

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