SEARED TOFU WITH WITH GREEN BEANS AND ASIAN COCONUT SAUCE

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Ginger     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cashew     Tofu     Green Bean     Bell Pepper     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14- to 16-oz) package firm tofu
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips (2 inches long)
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14- to 15-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/3 cup chopped salted roasted cashews
Accompaniment: rice noodles or rice

Steps:

  • Halve tofu lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and pat dry well. Put 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a wide shallow dish, then add tofu, turning to coat, and let stand 10 minutes. Pat tofu dry.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then add tofu in 1 layer and cook, turning over once, until tofu is browned, about 6 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large plate, reserving oil in skillet.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to skillet and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beans, bell pepper, and salt and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in coconut milk and remaining tablespoon soy sauce and bring to a boil, then boil, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables using a slotted spoon to plate with tofu.
  • Simmer sauce until thickened slightly and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice and pour sauce over vegetables and tofu. Sprinkle with cashews.

Sports Takkk
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I was disappointed with this dish. The tofu was bland and the sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this dish.


Chloie Powers
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Tommy Che
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The tofu was so flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious. We will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation of meals.


Arunn Kumar
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The tofu was perfectly seared and the green beans were cooked to perfection. The Asian coconut sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.