Manchurian Green Beans with Tofu

Ingredients for Manchurian Green Beans with Tofu

• 1/2 (12- to 450g ) package extra-firm tofu

• 675g green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts

• about 1/2 cup)

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1 teaspoon )

• 1 (2-inch) piece finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger (about 3 tablespoons )

• 2 árbol chillies (or other small dried red chillies, such as Thai or Indian red chillies)

• 60ml low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder

Drain the tofu and press it between your hands to remove excess liquid. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden and crispy on all sides.

Meanwhile, to make the sauce, in a separate, large nonstick sauté pan, combine the garlic, ginger, and chillies and toast over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until they are aromatic, stirring constantly so they don’t burn. Add the green beans and 180ml water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until the beans are cooked but still crunchy. (Cook them for about 3 minutes if you like your vegetables al dente.)

Combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, arrowroot, and 60ml water to make a slurry and whisk with a fork until no lumps remain. Pour the slurry into the sauté pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Add the tofu and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce coats the tofu and beans. Stir in the spring onions and coriander. Serve warm.

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