Manchurian green beans with tofu recipe for a tasty meal

Ingredients for Manchurian green beans with tofu

• 225 g extra-firm tofu

• 680 g green beans, trimmed, cut into 7.5 cm pieces

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts; about 125 ml)

• 30 g finely chopped fresh coriander

• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 5 g)

• 15 g finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger (about 45 g)

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

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

• 30 ml fresh lemon juice

• 30 g arrowroot powder

How to make Manchurian green beans with tofu

1. Drain the tofu and press it between your hands to remove excess liquid. Cut the tofu into 2.5 cm cubes.

2. Place the cubes in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden and crispy on all sides.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a separate large non-stick frying pan, combine the garlic, ginger, and chiles. Toast over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until they are aromatic.

4. Add the green beans and 180 ml of water to the frying pan. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the beans are cooked but still crunchy; cook for about 3 minutes if you prefer your vegetables al dente.

6. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, arrowroot, and 60 ml of water to make a slurry. Whisk with a fork until no lumps remain.

7. Pour the slurry into the frying pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.

8. Add the tofu to the pan and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes, until the sauce coats the tofu and beans.

9. Stir in the scallions and cilantro, then serve warm.

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