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Spicy Sweet Tofu Stir-Fry with Egg, Green Beans, and Carrots

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Oct 1, 2024
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2 min
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Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Eggs 2 large
Tofu (cubed) As needed
Chicken fillet (cut into small cubes) As needed
Leek To taste
Celery To taste
All-purpose flour 1 tablespoon
Black pepper To taste
Onion 1 large
Bird’s eye chili (finely sliced) 6 small
Garlic To taste
Shallots To taste
Tomato (deseeded and diced) 1 medium
Tomato sauce To taste
Extra spicy sauce To taste
Oyster sauce To taste
Sweet and sour sauce To taste
Sweet soy sauce To taste
Sugar To taste
Salt To taste
Water As needed
Cornstarch (dissolved in water) As needed
Carrots (julienned) To taste
Green beans (cut into 2-inch pieces) To taste

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Nutrient Amount
Calories 320 kcal
Protein 18g
Carbohydrates 15g
Fat 21g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 580mg
Sugar 7g

Instructions:

Step Description
1 Fry the tofu and chicken fillet until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2 Prepare the egg mixture by whisking 2 eggs, sliced leeks, bird’s eye chili, garlic, celery, and black pepper in a bowl. Fry the egg mixture in a hot pan until browned, then remove and set aside.
3 In the same pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and shallots until fragrant. Add the diced tomato, celery, and chicken fillet, and stir-fry for a minute.
4 Add the sauces (tomato sauce, extra spicy sauce, oyster sauce, sweet and sour sauce, sweet soy sauce) along with the sugar, salt, carrots, and green beans. Stir well and pour in water. Cook until the mixture comes to a boil.
5 Once boiling, add the dissolved cornstarch and flour to thicken the sauce. Stir continuously and adjust seasoning to taste.
6 Finally, add the fried tofu and cooked egg into the mixture. Simmer for a few minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
7 Serve hot on a plate and enjoy your Sweet and Spicy Tofu with Egg, Green Beans, and Carrots!

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian option, skip the chicken fillet and increase the tofu quantity.
  • You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer bird’s eye chilies.
  • Make sure the sauce is balanced between sweet, sour, and spicy flavors before serving.

Enjoy making this delightful fusion dish that perfectly combines the softness of tofu with the crunch of green beans and carrots, enveloped in a flavorful sweet and spicy sauce!