Asian Style Dinner

I like tofu, but it isn’t something that I very prepare often.

Tastespotting posted a picture of a Stir fried tofu that caught my eye.

I debated serving it as a stand a lone main course, but decided I needed a second dish.

I went looking for something else and found a simple recipe for

Bean Sprouts with chives and prawns.

Perfect.

Any excuse to have Spot Prawns again.

The first recipe – Tofu Stir Fry – comes from a Blogger out of Toronto.

The recipe I’m posting shows the adjustments I made to suit my tastes, but you can find the original recipe on

Torview.

The second recipe – Bean Sprouts with Chives and Prawns comes via My Household Capers, a blog out of Australia.

Stir fried Tofu

Adapted from Torview (http://torviewtoronto.blogspot.com/)

4 tablespoons peanut oil
Cornstarch
1 container of tofu medium firm, drained
4 or 5 green onions
2 garlic cloves
Black pepper, fresh, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons chicken broth
Salt or soy sauce

Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes. Heat oil in wok. Dust tofu cubes with cornstarch and fry until
golden brown. (Fry in batches).

Remove tofu from pan. Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds. Add green onions, oyster sauce and chicken broth. Add the tofu back into wok, toss to coat with sauce. Add black pepper and season with salt or soy sauce..

Bean Sprouts with Chives and Prawns

Adapted from:

My Household Capers (http://myhouseholdcapers.blogspot.com/)

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound bean sprouts
Chives
Prawns
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 inch piece of ginger sliced thin and julienne
1 medium size white onion, sliced
1 hot red chili pepper thinly sliced
Light soy sauce (optional)
Sesame oil

Heat peanut oil. Saute onions. Cook for a minute or two. Add garlic, ginger and prawns. Cook until Prawns are almost cooked. Add sliced chilies. Add the bean sprouts to the pan and toss well to heat through. Add the chives, soy sauce and sesame oil. Do not over cook. Bean Sprouts should stay crisp.

6 Comments Add yours

La Table De Nana says:

May 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm

I love asian dishes..I still can't do Tofu:( I have tried..I drink soy milk..:) I know it's bot at all the same..The thing is you make everything look so good to eat..I may just try this one day:)

Valerie Harrison (bellini) says:

May 10, 2011 at 1:49 am

My mom often served tofu since my dad had always been a vegetarain. Considering he is in his 80's that is quite a feat!

Joy Tilton says:

May 11, 2011 at 3:13 pm

Should at least try the tofu, will do your recipe for sure! It's just hard to change when you get older and set in your ways!

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake says:

May 15, 2011 at 7:34 pm

I saw that same recipe and copied it as well! I don't think I've ever made an entree with tofu, but I'm thinking I could do this one, though I'd have to make the shrimp for the rest of the family!

Rachelle S says:

July 31, 2011 at 4:25 pm

I just saw this posted on Pinterest, wow this looks great! (for me, they won't eat it lol)

Torviewtoronto says:

October 3, 2012 at 1:36 am

this is a delicious tofu stir fried nice to see you have tried

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