Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
On hot or tiring days, if you feel tired of meat and fish, try this stir-fried tofu with vegetables recipe right away. This is a stir-fried dish that is light yet extremely attractive and delicious. Let’s cook together with TasteVN let’s cook right now!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Tofu with Vegetables For 2 people
Tofu 1 piece Green/yellow/red bell pepper 1/2 piece Fresh shiitake mushrooms 3 pieces (can use dried) Onion 1 bulb Roasted sesame 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 4 teaspoons Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Corn sugar 4 tablespoons (can be replaced with white sugar) Salt 1 teaspoon
How to choose good ingredients
How to choose delicious tofu
- Choose tofu pieces that are off-white in color. Tofu that is yellowish or golden indicates the presence of gypsum.
- You should hold the tofu piece; if it feels light and soft, it is good tofu. If it feels heavy, firm, slightly hard, and too square, do not choose it.
- Avoid those pieces that smell of lime or are pre-fried.
- To ensure hygiene and safety for your family’s health, you can make tofu at home following the recipe below.
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- Choose bell peppers with a base divided into 3 sections. This type of bell pepper will be tastier, crunchier, and have a richer flavor when stir-fried compared to other types of bell peppers.
- It is best to select those with a smooth, shiny, and firm surface, and still have the stem attached.
- Choose brightly colored peppers that are not too light.
- Avoid selecting those that are bruised, watery, wrinkled, or wilted at the stem.
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- Choose onions that are round in shape, with many long roots indicating freshness.
- Good onions have thin, shiny skins, an attractive yellow color, uniform color, no dark spots, and feel smooth and firm to the touch.
- Avoid selecting those with unusual shapes or missing roots.
- Avoid purchasing bulbs that are sprouting, with hard and soft spots, and uneven colors.
How to choose fresh and delicious shiitake mushrooms
- The mushrooms should resemble an umbrella and not be crushed. It is advisable to select mushrooms of moderate size, with short stems, a tightly cupped cap, and a slightly brownish color.
- Avoid selecting caps with dark brown colors as they may be poisonous, however, you should also be flexible in your choices since shiitake mushrooms typically turn dark brown when cooked.
- Do not choose mushrooms that have lost their characteristic aroma.
How to prepare Stir-fried Tofu with Vegetables
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 1 – 2 minutes to clean off any dirt and dust on the mushroom stems. Then take them out and wash thoroughly under running water.
Cut off the stems of the shiitake mushrooms and slice them into thin pieces for easy eating.
Ways to prepare fresh shiitake mushrooms- Method 1 (boiling mushrooms): Use a knife to cut off any dirty stems (if any), then boil the mushrooms in a pot of boiling water for about 3 minutes, then drain.
- Method 2 (soaking mushrooms): You can soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 1 – 2 minutes to clean off any dirt, then rinse with cold water and cut off the mushroom stems. You can also wash the mushrooms with rice water to eliminate the pungent smell and help retain their natural flavor.
- Method 3 (washing mushrooms): After cutting off the dirty soil at the base, soak them in diluted salt water for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Wash the bell peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into small strips. Peel the onion and cut it into wedges that are similar in size to the bell pepper.
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Prepare and fry the tofu
The tofu bought should be rinsed briefly with water and then allowed to drain completely, after which it should be cut into slices about 1/2 finger thick.
Put a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, heating it up. When the oil is hot, add the tofu and fry for 5 – 7 minutes over medium heat until the tofu is golden and crispy, then remove it to drain the oil.
After frying, cut the tofu into long strips equivalent to the vegetables.
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Stir-fry tofu with vegetables
In the same pan with the frying oil for the tofu, heat the pan and add the vegetables and mushrooms, stir-frying for 3 – 5 minutes on high heat. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and stir until the onions begin to turn translucent and the bell peppers are soft. Then, add the tofu and stir well.
Add 4 teaspoons of soy sauce and 4 teaspoons of corn sugar, and stir well. Stir-fry for about 2 – 3 minutes so that all ingredients absorb the seasoning, then turn off the heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds, toss to coat evenly with the seasoning and adjust the taste, then plate.
Tip:- Since sesame oil is very flammable and can make the dish bitter, you should turn off the heat before adding it and stir well to maintain its delicious aroma!
- If you don’t have corn sugar, you can substitute it with 4 tablespoons of liquid sugar or 2 tablespoons of white sugar.
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Final Product
Stir-fried tofu with vegetables has a beautiful color, cooked just right, infused with flavor, extremely delicious, and not greasy at all, making it suitable to eat on hot days or when you feel tired of meat and fish dishes.
This dish is best enjoyed with hot rice!
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