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Tofu with Spinach in Black Pepper Sauce

Silken cubes of tofu stir fried in mild spices and served on a bed of spinach leaves drizzled with a peppery sauce.

Chef's Name	:	Chef Crystal Mendonce, Peninsula Grand Hotel
Recipe Cook Time	:	20 Minutes
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Tags: quick and easy, snacks, tofu

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Ingredients

200 gm cubes tofu

1/4 cup spinach

1/3 cup olive oil

2 large red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced

3 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger

3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

3 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal

3 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1/2 to 3/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper

1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts (optional)

Method

Heat oil in a wok over high heat.

Add bell peppers, ginger, garlic and saute until peppers just begin to soften, about 2 minutes.

Add tofu and green onions. Toss for about 2 minutes.

Next add soy sauce, lime juice and red pepper. Toss to blend for about 1 minute.

Add spinach in 3 additions, tossing until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute for each addition.

Mix in the basil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle peanuts over (optional).

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