Stir Fried Spicy Tofu And Cod With Scallions And Peanuts Recipes

SPICY COD FISH AND TOFU SOUP/SAUCE BY SY

Steps:

• In a large pot add peanut oil, then garlic and ginger.
• Stir fry for about 15 seconds.
• Add ground meat and stir fry about 1 minute, then add soy sauce.
• Add soup stock, curry powder, cayenne pepper, sugar and heat to a simmer.
• Add fish and simmer for about 3-5 minutes (don't over cook the fish).
• Add tofu, rice wine and cook for about 2+ minutes.
• Then add cornstarch to thicken (stir carefully and making sure not to break up the fish or tofu) Add sesame oil and then scallions and one easy stir.
• Serve in individual soup bowls.
• "SPICY FISH SAUCE" (alternate recipe)- Reduce the stock to 3-4 cups, add about 2 or more tablespoons of cornstarch (for the thickness of the sauce you desire) and bring to a boil to thicken. Then serve on individual plates and with white rice.
• Finally, you can add more spices to taste -- Enjoy.

STIR-FRIED SPICY TOFU AND COD WITH SCALLIONS AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Cut both the tofu and cod into pieces about 1.5 inches long and .5 inch thick. Place tofu in one bowl and cod in another.
• Divide next seven ingredients between the two bowls and toss gently. Take care not to break the tofu.
• Heat half of oil in a wide, ninstick skillet. When hot, add tofu and fry over medium-high heat until golden and crispy, 8-10 mninutes. Turn so that all surfaces have a chance to color. When done, sprinkle with salt, remove to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Return pan to the heat.
• Add remaining oil, add the peanuts and cod, and cook over high heat until cod is barely cooked, about 3 minutes. Return the tofu to the pan, add the scallions, and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt, then slide the tofu and fish onto a platter and garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

TOFU WITH SIZZLING SCALLION OIL

Steps:

• Remove the tofu from its package; drain the tofu then pat it dry. Scoop spoonfuls of the tofu onto a large platter and arrange in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small saucepan, combine neutral oil, sesame oil, scallions, garlic and ginger. Cook over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until oil is sizzling and garlic, ginger and scallions are softened but not browned, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cilantro and vinegar.
• Spoon hot scallion mixture over the tofu. Top with arugula and drizzle with the cilantro sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HOT AND SPICY TOFU AND BEEF

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, sherry, chilli sauce, sugar and oyster sauce; stir. Marinate tofu cubes in the sauce ingredients for 15mins or more.
• Sprinkle ground beef with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in wok, stir fry onions, garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add dried chilli and scallion bottoms, stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add seasoned ground beef and continue to stir fry until browned.
• Add tofu and sauce, combine well. Let simmer 1-2mins.
• Add chilli flakes, if you like it really spicy!
• Add cornstarch mixture, stir fry until sauce thicken.
• Garnish with chopped scallion greens, and serve with jasmine rice.

P. F. CHANG'S STIR-FRIED SPICY EGGPLANT (REDUCED CALORIE)

Steps:

• Make the spicy sauce by whisking together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sugar substitute and sambal oelek chili paste. Set aside until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the eggplant cubes on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. (I prefer to line the sheet with Reynolds non-stick foil.) Bake for about 20 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.
• Melt the margarine in a large skillet or wok. Stir-fry the garlic and green onions until the garlic is soft. Add the sauce and let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the eggplant cubes to the sauce. Simmer for a few more minutes. Mix the cornstarch with the water and stir into the skillet. Let the sauce simmer until thickened. Transfer to a platter and serve.

SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH BOK CHOY OR BABY BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok, and stir-fry the tofu until lightly colored. Remove from the heat, and drain on paper towels. (See description for flavoring ideas).
• Add the remaining oil to the pan, then add the red pepper. Stir fry for three minutes, and add the garlic, ginger and the light part of the scallions. Stir-fry for about 15 seconds, then add the bok choy or baby broccoli.
• Stir-fry for about one minute, until coated with oil and beginning to wilt, and add the water. Cook, stirring, until the water evaporates, about two to three minutes, and stir in the tofu, the soy sauce and chili paste. (I had a hard time evaporating the water and ended up pouring it out of the pan before adding the soy, chili paste, and tofu.).
• Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the ingredients are well seasoned. Remove from the heat, sprinkle on the green part of the scallions (and maybe sesame seeds) and serve.

SPICY THAI TOFU WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add bell peppers, ginger, and garlic; sauté until peppers just begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add tofu and green onions; toss 2 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients. Toss to blend, about 1 minute. Add spinach in 3 additions, tossing until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute for each addition. Mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle peanuts over.

STIR FRIED SPICY CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large hot pan or wok add oils to coat bottom.
• Add pepper flakes, sesame seeds, ginger and garlic stir to coat and mis together.
• Add cabbage cook 5 minutes over medium high heat stirring all the while.
• The cabbage will release water so no need to add liquids.
• Add bell pepper and scallions cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar and stir in soy sauce cook for 4 more minutes or till your desired tenderness.
• Place on a serving platter sprinkle with hoisin sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.