Best 6 Sherry Tofu And Snow Peas Recipes

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For those seeking a delectable vegetarian dish that harmonizes rich flavors and vibrant colors, venture into the realm of sherry tofu and snow peas. This tantalizing recipe amalgamates tender tofu, succulent snow peas, and a luscious sherry-based sauce, resulting in a symphony of textures and tastes that will captivate your palate. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the steps to craft this delectable dish, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHERRY TOFU AND SNOW PEAS



Sherry Tofu and Snow Peas image

My vegetarian friend Matthew and I get together to cook now and then (he being a newbie chef), and this was the first dish we made as his introduction to veggie cooking. Very tasty! Based on a recipe from Curtis Aikens.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb firm tofu or 1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 tablespoons corn oil or 3 tablespoons soy oil, divided
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups snow peas
2 whole green onions, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh yellow onions
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts or 1/2 cup quartered water chestnut
1 teaspoon minced roasted garlic
1/2 cup roasted cashews
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fry the tofu, covered, in 1 tablespoon of the oil until the tofu is nicely browned; remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sherry, soy sauce, and cornstarch; pour over the tofu, stir well, and set aside to marinate.
  • Remove the ends and strings from snow peas and cut each one into 2 to 3 pieces.
  • Blanch the snow peas in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then plunge them into very cold water to halt further cooking.
  • In a skillet or wok heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and saute the green onions, minced yellow onion, water chestnuts, and garlic for 4 minutes; add the snow peas and cashews and stir well.
  • Add the tofu together with the marinade, lemon juice, and pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the snow peas and sauce reach desired texture.
  • Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND GINGER



Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas and Ginger image

In 2005, Julia Moskin wrote an excellent article about woks, the best sort for American kitchens (a 14-inch heavy-gauge carbon-steel wok with a flat bottom) and how to season it. This recipe, adapted from Grace Young's book, "The Breath of a Wok," ran alongside it. It is simple, fresh and fast. It cooks in under 5 minutes, so start your pot of rice as you clean the shrimp and chop the ginger, garlic and scallions.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
6 ounces snow peas, strings removed, washed and dried
1 scallion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine 2 cups cold water and 1 tablespoon salt, stirring until salt is dissolved. Add shrimp, and let stand five minutes. Rinse shrimp under cold running water, and set to dry on paper towels. With more towels, pat shrimp dry.
  • In a bowl, combine broth, wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and pepper.
  • Heat a wok over high heat. To test heat flick a few drops of water into wok. When water vaporizes within 2 seconds, wok is hot. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil around sides of wok. Add shrimp, spreading them in a single layer, so they have contact with hot metal. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or just until pink, tossing them with a wok shovel or spatula. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, garlic and ginger, and stir-fry 5 seconds. Add snow peas and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and stir-fry 1 minute more.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture, swirl it in around sides of wok, and bring to a boil. Stir-fry just until shrimp are cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds more. Stir in scallions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 783 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SNOW PEAS & BEEF STIR-FRY



Snow Peas & Beef Stir-Fry image

Skip greasy takeout food and go for this healthy and fast dinner that's so much more enjoyable. To make it even easier, warm up ready-to-serve brown rice in the microwave and supper is ready to go (with one less pan to wash). -Donna Lindecamp, Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sherry or water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 pound fresh snow peas
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and sugar. Transfer 1/4 cup mixture to a large bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon oil and garlic. Add beef; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef mixture; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining beef., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Add snow peas; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender., Stir remaining soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRIED TURKEY BREAST WITH SNAP OR SNOW PEAS AND CHARD



Stir-Fried Turkey Breast With Snap or Snow Peas and Chard image

Turkey cutlets are easy to prep and cook quickly, and young snap peas can be almost as tender as the more traditional snow peas for stir-fries. Shopping for ingredients for this week's recipes in my farmers' market, I found young, tender snap peas that were almost as delicate as snow peas. I had part of a bunch of Swiss chard and used both vegetables. I like using turkey breast cutlets in stir-fries; they've already been cut to a uniform thickness, so all you need to do is slice them across the grain to get even pieces that cook in minutes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 7m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound turkey cutlets, cut across the grain in thin (1/4 to 1/2-inch) slices
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking sherry (Shaoxing rice wine) or dry sherry
1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot dissolved in 1/2 cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
2 tablespoons peanut, canola, sunflower, or grape seed oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3/4 pound sugar snap peas or snow peas, strings and stems removed
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated, minced
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stemmed, leaves washed in 2 changes of water and chopped (about 3 cups), stems diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Season sliced turkey cutlets with salt and pepper. In a small bowl or measuring cup combine soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and stock or water. Put salt and sugar in another container, and place it and the other ingredients near your burner.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the wok or pan and swirl to coat the sides, then add sliced turkey cutlets in one layer. Let sit untouched for about 30 seconds, then stir-fry until lightly colored and no pink is visible, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Swirl in remaining oil, add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add sugar snap peas and white parts of scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add chard, salt and sugar and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until chard wilts. Return turkey to wok and add soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender and turkey cooked through. Add cilantro, scallion greens, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until mixture is lightly glazed, and remove from the heat. Serve with hot grains or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 749 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SWEET AND SPICY TOFU



Sweet and Spicy Tofu image

Categories     Sauce     Bake     Stew     Tofu

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup white wine, sherry, or rice wine
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon Asian chili sauce or chili oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
6 to 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 1 x 1/2-inch slices (see page 168)
1 cup sushi rice
2 carrots, sliced into coins
1/4 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (about 2 cups)
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
2 cups snow peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Wipe the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with peanut oil.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, lime juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, wine, honey, chili sauce, parsley, and basil.
  • Add the tofu cubes to the marinade. Stir to coat well and set aside.
  • Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Tip the rice into the pot, add 1 cup water, and stir to make an even layer. Add the carrots and cauliflower in a layer.
  • Layer the tofu in the pot, leaving some marinade in the bowl. Add the bell pepper and snow peas and pour the remaining marinade on top.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 533
  • Protein: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 100g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0
  • Sodium: 1966mg
  • Fiber: 8g

SPICY PORK AND CASHEW STIR-FRY WITH SNOW PEAS AND RED PEPPER



Spicy Pork and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper image

Categories     Wok     Ginger     Nut     Pepper     Pork     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Cashew     Bell Pepper     Summer     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
3/4 lb boneless pork loin, thinly sliced, then cut into 2- by 1/4-inch strips
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 lb snow peas, trimmed
1 cup salted roasted cashews
Accompaniment: rice

Steps:

  • Stir together Sherry, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, then stir in sesame oil. Add pork, stirring to coat well, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Stir together sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
  • Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped on cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling wok to coat evenly, then stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas and cashews and stir-fry until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
  • Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil in wok until just smoking, then stir-fry remaining ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry, separating strips, until browned and barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetables and sweetened soy sauce, then stir-fry until vegetables are just heated through, about 1 minute more.

Tips:

  • Use extra-firm tofu. This type of tofu holds its shape better during cooking and will absorb the marinade more easily.
  • Press the tofu before cooking. This helps to remove excess water from the tofu, which results in a firmer texture.
  • Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes. This allows the tofu to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Cook the tofu over medium heat. This helps to prevent the tofu from burning.
  • Add the snow peas towards the end of cooking. This helps to ensure that they remain crisp and tender.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

This sherry tofu and snow peas recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. The tofu is marinated in a flavorful mixture of sherry, soy sauce, and ginger, then cooked until golden brown. The snow peas are added towards the end of cooking, ensuring that they remain crisp and tender. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a light lunch. Serve it with rice or noodles, or enjoy it on its own.

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