TOFU / Beancurd Stir fry. Vegetarian

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein, while seitan is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free, while flour is often less expensive.

Take black tofu and press it to remove excess moisture.

Heat some vegetable oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds and let them pop.

Add chopped ginger, garlic, and onion; sauté until fragrant.

Add the tofu to the pan.

Season with salt and turmeric; mix well.

Add a little bit of oyster sauce and stir.

If desired, crack an egg into the pan and mix it with the tofu.

Cook until everything is well combined and heated through.

Finish with a sprinkle of white pepper and garnish with cilantro.

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Equipment Needed

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