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Bean Sprouts with Tofu

Cultural Context

Bean Sprouts with Tofu is a popular dish in various Asian cuisines, often highlighting the freshness of vegetables and the protein-rich benefits of tofu. This dish is frequently enjoyed for its lightness and nutritional value, making it a staple for health-conscious eaters. In modern cooking, it has gained popularity beyond Asian communities, embraced by vegetarian and vegan diets worldwide as a quick and satisfying meal option.

AsianUSmain
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 pieces of dry top fried tofu
1 bowl of bean sprout
2 stalks of spring onions
2 red chili
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of soy sauce
2 tablespoons of oil
1/4 teaspoon of sesame seed oil

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein, while seitan is often cheaper and has a similar texture.

soy sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tamari

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: coconut aminos

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

sesame oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: olive oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

carrots

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: zucchini

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often cheaper.

1

Cut tofu into four pieces, resulting in about eight pieces of tofu.

2

Heat oil in a skillet until hot.

3

Add tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

4

Remove some oil from the skillet after frying the tofu.

5

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sautรฉ until turning brown.

6

Add soy sauce and salt to the skillet.

7

Cover the skillet for about one minute to let the flavors meld.

8

Add the cooked tofu and spring onions to the skillet and stir to combine.

9

Remove from heat and serve.

Cooking Techniques

pressingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianvegangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Tofu with Bean SproutsStir-Fried Bean Sprouts and Tofu

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