Stir Fried Jade Vegetables with Tofu

Stir Fried Jade Vegetables with Tofu has a vibrant green colour that is so appealing to the eyes. This very green stir- fried dish is a Pan Asian side dish served in most South East Asian restaurants. Vegetable stir fry is a quick one-pan dish ready in less than 30 minutes.

Stir-frying is a fast way to cook small pieces of food in a hot skillet or wok. In addition to being quick and easy, stir-frying is also healthy. It results in tender-crisp vegetables that retain more nutrients than if they were boiled. Stir-frying requires only a small amount of oil, the fat content is low thus making the dish very healthy.

This is the recipe you want to have on hand for quick lunch or dinners, especially if you have vegetables you need to use. For Stir Fried Jade Vegetables with Tofu I have used Broccoli, Green capsicum, beans, Zucchini and tofu. The color from these Jade vegetables is green and vibrant. You will have crunch in every bite of this delicious dish.

How to make a perfect Stir Fry?

1. • Prep vegetables – Be sure to cut the vegetables in uniform sizes so that they cook evenly.
   • Saute veggies in a large wok on high heat.
   • Saute the garlic and ginger for a few seconds only.
   • Sometimes, ingredients in a stir fry might require more cooking – like broccoli florets. Add the vegetables according to the cooking time required by them, so that the tender vegetables do not get over cooked and lose their crunchiness.
   • For better results mix together all of the ingredients you will be using for the sauce.
   • After adding the sauce to the vegetables, stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.

Variations for vegetables used

• Mushrooms, Lotus Roots can be used instead of Tofu, if it is difficult to find.
• Snow Peas and Asparagus are a good addition.
• Coriander, basil or celery can be used to garnish.

Serve over hot cooked rice or garlic noodles. This is the perfect recipe when craving for healthy Asian quick meal. Enjoy this gorgeous jade dish! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, & don’t forget to tag a photo #theblissofcooking on Instagram.You may like to try our other similar recipes like Hot and Sour Tofu with Vegetables, Chilli Basil Vegetables (Gravy) and Bok Choy and Tofu Stir Fry.

Yield: 4 to 5 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients for Stir fried Jade Vegetables

1 + 1 tablespoon sesame/ peanut oil
200 grams tofu cut into 1” pieces
1 tablespoon garlic chopped fine
2 dry red chilli broken (optional)
1 tablespoon ginger chopped fine
1 cup spring onion chopped and greens separate
200 grams broccoli chopped
100 grams beans diagonally cut
1 capsicum diagonally cut
1 cup zucchini diagonally cut

For the sauce
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
freshly cracked pepper
1 teaspoon vegetarian oyster sauce (optional)
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice /vinegar (rice wine or red wine)

Garnish
1 tablespoon roasted sesame
2 tablespoon spring onion greens

Direction for Stir Fried Jade Vegetables

• Mix corn starch with 1/4 cup water and add rest of the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a pan; shallow fry the tofu lightly and keep aside.
• In the same pan; add dry chills, garlic, ginger, spring onions, and saute for a minute.
• Now add broccoli, beans, pepper and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add the zucchini and toss for a minute.
• Add the tofu and toss for a minute.
• Add the sauce prepared earlier.
• Add in the lemon juice and toss.
• Garnish with rest of the spring onion greens, sesame and freshly cracked pepper.
• Serve with rice or noodles.