Sweet Soy Stir-Fried Tofu with Crisp Long Beans

Stir-Fried Tofu with Long Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of long beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 pieces of fried tofu, cubed
• 1 red chili pepper, sliced diagonally
• 1 bird’s eye chili pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• Ground black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
• Mushroom seasoning (optional, to taste)
• Cooking oil and sesame oil for sautéing
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Wash and cut the long beans into bite-sized pieces. Cube the fried tofu. Slice the red chili pepper and bird’s eye chili pepper (if using). Thinly slice the shallots and garlic.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:

   • Heat a combination of cooking oil and a small amount of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots, garlic, and bird’s eye chili pepper. Sauté until fragrant and the shallots are softened.

3. Cook the Tofu:

   • Add the cubed tofu to the pan and pour in enough water to cover the tofu halfway. Stir well. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes.

4. Season and Simmer:

   • Stir in the sweet soy sauce, ground black pepper, salt, and mushroom seasoning. Mix well to combine all the flavors. Let the mixture simmer until it starts to thicken slightly.

5. Add Long Beans and Red Chili Pepper:

   • Add the long beans and red chili pepper slices to the pan. Stir-fry until the beans are tender but still crisp (or to your preferred doneness). Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

6. Serve:

   • Once the long beans are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from heat. Transfer the stir-fried tofu and beans to a serving dish. Enjoy hot with steamed rice or as a side dish.

Note: For a crispier texture, you may prefer to cook the long beans until they are just wilted, rather than fully cooked.