Tofu Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce
Also called bean curd, tofu is sold in blocks with textures ranging from silken to extra-firm. Firm tofu holds its shape when stir-fried, as in this recipe. Soft, silken tofu is best gently cooked in recipes such as soups. Before using tofu, drain it, rinse briefly and drain again.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Peanut Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Tofu | 100g firm | 76 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Yellow Zucchini | 1 medium (113g) | 21 |
| Bok Choy | 1 cup (70g) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 Tbs. black bean sauce
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/3 cup peanut oil
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 small head bok choy, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small green or yellow zucchini, cut into slices 3/4 inch thick
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 lb. sugar snap peas, trimmed