Stir-fried Pressed Tofu with Peppers & Black Beans

Name: Stir-fried Pressed Tofu with Peppers & Black Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons neutral oil; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons fermented black beans; 8 ounces pressed/spiced tofu; 4 ounces long hot peppers; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.25 teaspoon white pepper; 0.25 teaspoon sugar; to taste Salt

Stir-fried pressed tofu with peppers and black beans is an extremely simple and delicious Chinese dish. It happens to be vegan, but also protein-packed and flavorful! This version is super savory, a little bit spicy, and texturally satisfying.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons neutral oil
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fermented black beans
8 ounces pressed/spiced tofu
4 ounces long hot peppers
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
0.25 teaspoon white pepper
0.25 teaspoon sugar
to taste Salt

Instructions

Heat a wok over medium-high heat, and add the oil, garlic, and black beans. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then add the tofu strips, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Now add the peppers, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper and sugar. Stir-fry for a few minutes until everything is well combined. Add salt to taste, and serve.