Honey-Garlic Sweet Pepper Stir Fry

Clock Icon 30 mins |
Servings: 4 |
Prep: 15 mins |
Cook: 15 mins
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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp (60 mL) butter, divided
  • 1/2 package  extra firm tofu, cubed
  • 3 clove  garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated ginger root
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) milk
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey
  • 1 EACH red, yellow and orange pepper, cut in thin strips
  • 1 cup (250 mL) snow peas
  • 3 clove  garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) rice wine vinegar
  • hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted cashews (optional)

 

 

Method

  1. In a bowl, whisk a little of the milk into cornstarch to make a smooth paste.
  2. Whisk in remaining milk, soy sauce and honey; set aside.
  3. Heat a small frying pan over med-high heat.
  4. Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melt and swirl to coat the pan.
  5. Add tofu, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Cook, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Heat a large frying pan over med-high heat.
  7. Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melt and swirl to coat the pan.
  8. Add peppers and stir-fry for 5 min or until tender.
  9. Add snow peas, garlic and tofu. Reduce heat to medium.
  10. Whisk milk mixture and pour into pan.
  11. Cook, stirring, for about 5 min or until sauce is thickened.
  12. Stir in vinegar and hot pepper sauce, to taste (if using).
  13. Add cashews – mix into stir fry or use as a garnish.
  14. Serve over rice or noodles.

Tips

The tofu can be replaced with chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp.  Cube meat or remove tails from shrimp.  Heat a medium frying pan over med-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter, melt and swirl to coat the pan. To the hot pan add meat or shrimp along with favorite seasoning (seasoning mix, garlic, salt and pepper) and heat until cooked through.

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