Savory Stir-Fried Long Beans with Crispy Tofu and Tauco

Stir-Fried Long Beans with Tofu and Tauco

This delightful recipe for Stir-Fried Long Beans with Tofu and Tauco combines the crisp freshness of long beans with the savory richness of tofu and the unique flavor of tauco. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and makes a satisfying addition to any dinner table.

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of long beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 5 pieces of brown tofu (the type used for stuffed tofu)
• 2 tablespoons tauco (fermented soybean paste)
• 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt, sugar, and seasoning to taste
• 7 red bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
• 2 red chilies
• 1 segment of galangal
• 1 medium green tomato
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

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   • Cut the long beans and tofu into bite-sized pieces.
   • Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu until it’s half-crispy. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics:

   • In the same pan, sauté the garlic and shallots until they become fragrant.
   • Add the sliced galangal, bird’s eye chilies, and red chilies. Continue to stir-fry until the chilies are fragrant.

3. Create the Sauce:

   • Stir in the sweet soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix well to combine the flavors.
   • Add the green tomato and continue to stir-fry until the tomato starts to soften.

4. Add Tauco and Seasonings:

   • Incorporate the tauco and mix thoroughly.
   • Pour in a small amount of water to help create a sauce. Season with salt, sugar, and ground black pepper to taste.

5. Cook the Long Beans:

   • Once the sauce begins to simmer, add the long beans. Stir well to coat the beans with the sauce.
   • Cook until the long beans are tender and bright green.

6. Finish the Dish:

   • Add the fried tofu back into the pan and mix gently to combine with the beans and sauce.
   • Allow the mixture to cook until the sauce has reduced slightly and the flavors are well blended.

7. Serve:

   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
   • Serve the stir-fried long beans and tofu hot with a side of steamed rice.

Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings together a medley of tastes and textures in every bite!