Stir-Fried Tofu with Fermented Black Beans
A flavorful and easy stir-fry that makes use of expired fermented black beans, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.
10
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
2
Servings
Ingredients
- 200g firm tofu, cubed
- 2 tablespoons expired fermented black beans, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
2
Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3
Add the cubed tofu and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned.
4
Add the sliced bell pepper and expired fermented black beans, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
5
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, cornstarch mixture, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the pan and stir well.
6
Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
7
Serve the stir-fried tofu with cooked rice.
8
Enjoy!