Stir-Fried Green Beans and Five-Spice Dry Tofu

There's tofu, and then there's dry tofu. This stir-fry with snappy green beans and rice has a hint of chili and a gingery kick for a tasty and filling meal with that takes all of five minutes to cook.

Porciones 4

Dificultad Medio

Ingredientes

8 ounces dry five-spice tofu (see note)
3 tablespoons vegetable, peanut, or canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger , peeled and sliced to matchsticks
1 to 2 fresh small chiles , such as Thai , thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh green beans , trimmed
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili sauce, such as sambal oelek (optional)
2 scallions , sliced thinly on a bias

Instrucciones

1

Slice the dry tofu blocks into thin, roughly 1/8&
2

Add remaining tablespoon of oil and heat until lightly smoking. Add the ginger and optional chilies. Stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the green beans along with a pinch of salt. Stir fry for until the green beans are lightly softened, deeper green in color, and a little seared on their sides, about 30 seconds
3

Return the dry tofu to the pan and stir with the green beans. Add the soy sauce and optional chili sauce and stir immediately to incorporate evenly. Stir in the scallions and cook, stirring, for another minute. Season with more salt if desired, and serve.