Chinese Okra And Tofu Stir Fry Recipes

RAINBOW CARROT STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Drain and dry tofu slices on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice wine and stock. Combine salt and sugar in another small bowl. In another bowl, dissolve cornstarch or arrowroot in 2 tablespoons stock or water; stir well. Have ingredients within reach of pan.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil by adding it to the sides of the pan or wok and swirling, then add tofu and stir-fry until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining soy sauce; stir-fry until no liquid is visible in pan. Remove tofu to a plate.
• Swirl in remaining oil; add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add carrots and white and light green parts of onions or scallions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add salt, pepper and sugar; toss together and add soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Return tofu to wok along with sesame seeds and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch or arrowroot slurry and add it to pan along with cilantro and onion greens. Stir until everything is lightly glazed and remove from heat. Serve with hot grains or noodles.

CHEF KIRAN'S OKRA STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir okra until tender and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer okra to a plate.
• Sprinkle turmeric into hot oil; heat until turmeric becomes aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir okra into onion mixture. Garnish with cilantro.

OKRA AND TOFU

Steps:

• Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a wok. Okra absorbs oil easily so use a little more than you would normally use for stir-frys. Place the ginger and garlic and stir-fry till garlic starts to turn golden.
• Keeping heat high, add in okra. Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
• Add tofu and continue to stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Add sugar and soy sauce and stir well. Reduce to medium heat and allow sugar to caramelize. Add 1-2 tsp water at the very end if you find it too dry.

CHINESE OKRA AND TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a wok add oil to coat and place on a high heat add in the mushroom and stir fry for 2 minutes add in the chicken broth, ginger, salt, onion, sugar and soy sauce and bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the tofu and simmer for 2 minutes and then the okra and simmer for 2 minutes longer and add some cornstarch roux to lightly thicken and top off with the green onion and mix well.

CUMIN TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Prepare the marinated tofu: Combine the tamari or soy sauce, shaoxing rice wine and salt in a bowl. Add the tofu cubes and toss to coat. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the spice mix: Combine cumin, gochugaru, sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• Drain the tofu. Place the potato starch or cornstarch in an even layer on a plate, add the marinated tofu cubes and turn gently to coat.
• Heat a large frying pan over high for 3 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and add a tofu cube. If the oil sizzles, it's hot enough. Add all the tofu cubes, being careful of spattering, arranging them in one layer and separating them from one another. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the tofu to cook, undisturbed, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the bottom is golden. Flip the tofu and cook until golden on all sides. Transfer the tofu to a plate lined with paper towels. Wipe out the pan.
• Add a little more oil to the pan, toss in the onion, chile, ginger and garlic, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cauliflower, season with salt and stir-fry for 4 to 6 minutes, until the cauliflower is just tender. (Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, if needed, to help move it along, while still keeping the dish dry.) Add the tofu, along with the spice mix, and stir to combine. Take the pan off the heat.
• Taste and season with a touch of salt, if needed. Top with the cilantro and sesame seeds, then toss everything together, and serve with rice.