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Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Fried Tofu — 荷蘭豆炒油豆腐

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces 油豆腐 fried tofu puffs sliced thin
  • 1 bunch 荷蘭豆 snow peas trimmed, about 200g
  • 100 g 素花枝 vegan mock squid optional, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 紅甜椒 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon 鹽 salt or to taste
  • to taste 黑胡椒粒 black peppercorns freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon 水 water 15ml, added along hot wok edge
  • 2 tablespoons 食用油 cooking oil for pan-frying

Method
 

  1. Trim off the tough tips and the stem end of each snow pea, removing stringy fibers. Wash thoroughly, then cut each pea on a diagonal into tidy one-bite pieces. If cooking for older family members, blanch a little longer so they cook softer.
  2. Slice the fried tofu thin from the center into small bite-sized pieces. Cut the vegan mock squid into small chunks. Slice half a red bell pepper into thin strips for color.
  3. Add oil to a wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegan mock squid and pan-fry, turning occasionally, until evenly golden, then push aside.
  4. Add the sliced tofu to the wok and pan-fry until golden all over. The browning makes it more fragrant and sets its shape so it holds up in the stir-fry.
  5. Add the snow peas and red pepper strips. Stir-fry briskly without adding much water — the vegetables carry enough moisture. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Pour 1 tablespoon (15ml) of water down the side of the hot wok so it turns to light steam instantly. Stir-fry about twenty times until the water evaporates and the flavors meld. The snow peas turn soft and glossy; switch off the heat and serve.