Bean sprouts stir-fry with garlic (easy Chinese recipe)

bean sprouts

🥗Healthier: mung bean sprouts

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is more affordable and widely available.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often less expensive and gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is a common spice that adds heat.

Remove the bean sprouts from the packaging and rinse them in cold water to remove any dirt.

Remove the fibrous root section, and drain the washed bean sprouts in a colander to remove excess water.

Prepare the chopped garlic and cut the green onions into 2-inch sections.

Cut the red chilies into rings and firm tofu into batons.

Heat oil in a large wok or skillet with raised edges.

Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant. Then add the tofu to stir-fry for a minute. Remove from the wok.

Add the bean sprouts to the wok. Turn up the heat to medium-high and continue stir-frying for a minute.

Pour the seasoning into the bean sprouts, and continue stir-frying for a minute or until they are just crisp-tender.

Return the tofu, red chilies, and green onion to flash fry for ten seconds.

Remove them immediately to prevent overcooking.

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