Spicy Sesame Tofu Stir-fry

Recipe from The Foodie Takes FLight

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup of soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon of sherry or red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
• 1 Tablespoon of sugar
• ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes This is to make it medium-hot. Adjust accordingly.
• 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil divided
• 1 block of tofu pressed and cubed
• 1 shallot sliced
• 2 cloves garlic sliced
• ½ pound of snow peas
• ½ cup of sliced mushrooms
• 1 Tablespoon of sesame seeds
• Cooked rice for serving (optional)

Directions:

1. Add the soy sauce, both kinds of vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, and red pepper flakes to a bowl and whisk together.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat and cook the tofu until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium, add another tablespoon of oil, and saute the shallots and garlic for about a minute. Add the snow peas, mushrooms, and sesame seeds and stir frequently until the peas turn nice and green.
4. Add the tofu and sauce mixture and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about a minute.
5. Serve by itself or on a bed of rice.