Saucy Tofu and Turkey Stir-Fry
This flavorful and healthy dish is almost like the love child between a stew and a stir-fry. If you don't want to use ground turkey, use ground pork or beef.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package firm tofu cut into 6 equal slices
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 package (about 1 lb) lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger finely minced
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- A big handful of fresh string beans cut into 2” pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place tofu slices on several layers of paper towels on a plate and cover with additional paper towels. Place a dinner plate on top of the covered tofu; let stand for 20 minutes. Remove plate. Cut the pressed tofu slices into 1" cubes. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili garlic sauce, stirring with a whisk.
- Heat a wide pot over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute until softened, stirring constantly. Add ground turkey. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring to crumble. Add broth mixture to pan. Cut the tofu into 1" cubes. Add the cubes of tofu and nestle them into the broth mixture. Cover with a lid and bring everything to a boil.
- Add the string beans. Nestle them lightly in the sauce and cover to steam them until they are just crisp tender. Add the red bell pepper and cover to let them steam for one minute. You want the vegetables to remain slightly crisp and colorful, so avoid over-cooking them. Toss everything lightly so it’s nicely mixed. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve tofu mixture with brown rice.
TIP: It's important to use reduced sodium chicken stock and low-sodium soy sauce in this recipe, otherwise, it might be too salty. But if you don't have the low sodium ingredients, try adding some water to dilute the regular sodium ingredients. And if you want the sauce to be thicker, let it reduce a little longer.