Stir Fried Spicy Tofu And Cod With Scallions And Peanuts Recipes

Steps:

• Cut both the tofu and cod into pieces about 1.5 inches long and .5 inch thick. Place tofu in one bowl and cod in another.
• Divide next seven ingredients between the two bowls and toss gently. Take care not to break the tofu.
• Heat half of oil in a wide, ninstick skillet. When hot, add tofu and fry over medium-high heat until golden and crispy, 8-10 mninutes. Turn so that all surfaces have a chance to color. When done, sprinkle with salt, remove to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Return pan to the heat.
• Add remaining oil, add the peanuts and cod, and cook over high heat until cod is barely cooked, about 3 minutes. Return the tofu to the pan, add the scallions, and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt, then slide the tofu and fish onto a platter and garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Steps:

• Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
• Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

Steps:

• Cut fish into 2" strips. In a bowl, blend 1 Tblsp. each soy and cornstarch with rice wine. Stir in fish; cover and marinate about 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the chicken stock with the remaining soy sauce and cornstarch and the sugar. Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Add 1 Tblsp. oil and heat until oil sizzles when a small piece of fish is added. Add the fish to the oil. Using a metal spatula to turn the strips, stir-fry them about 3 minutes, until golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a plate. Heat the remaing oil in the wok as in step above. Add corn, water chestnuts, broccoli, and chile peppers, and stir-fry about 4 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Return the fish to the wok and cook 1 minute longer. Serve at once with steamed rice.

Steps:

• Drain tofu, rinse, and pat dry. Cut into squares.
• Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add red pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce. Mix together and cook for 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.