Stir-Fried Tofu with Asparagus and Sesame

Name: Stir-Fried Tofu with Asparagus and Sesame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 14 oz, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes firm tofu; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp, minced ginger; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/4 cup, chopped scallions

Crisp-tender asparagus and golden tofu are tossed in a savory-sweet sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for nutty depth.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

14 oz, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes firm tofu
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, minced ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 cup, chopped scallions

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add 1/2-inch tofu cubes and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
Step 2: Add 1 cup asparagus, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the skillet; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender and slightly charred.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil; cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 1/4 cup chopped scallions, then serve immediately.