2008/09/15

Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry

1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 12-ounce package firm or extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd), drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 16-oz. bag frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
2/3 cup bottled stir-fry sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice
2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
1 medium orange, cut into 8 wedge
1. In a bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the peanuts, the sesame seeds, ginger, and red pepper. Add tofu; toss gently to coat.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (If necessary, add more oil during cooking.) Add tofu mixture to skillet. Cook, stirring gently, for 3 to 4 minutes until sesame seeds are toasted and tofu begins to brown.
3. Remove tofu mixture to a bowl. Add vegetables to skillet; cook and stir , 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Add stir-fry sauce; cook and stir gently until mixture is bubbly. Stir in tofu; heat through. Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with some of the remaining 3 tablespoons peanuts and the green onions. Serve with orange wedges. Makes 4 servings.

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