Five-spice tofu and vegetable stir-fry - bon appetit

2 servings;

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 ounces Firm tofu (bean curd), cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about half of 14-oz package)
3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
8 ounces Mixed broccoli & cauliflower florets (about 3 C)
4 ounces Thinly sliced carrots (about 1 C)
3 ounces Snow peas, strings removed (about 1 C packed)
3 larges Garlic cloves, chopped
cup Canned vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
3 tablespoons Soy sauce

Directions

Arrange tofu on double-thick layer of paper towels and drain well.

Heat 2 T oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add tofu in single layer and fry 3 minutes until brown on bottom. Turn over tofu and fry 3 minutes. Transfer tofu to plate.

Heat 1 T oil in same skillet over high heat. Add broccoli, cauli- flower and carrots; stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow peas and garlic; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add broth and five-spice powder. Cover skillet; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and tofu; toss until heated through.

Bon Appetit/January/1994 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>

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