Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry: A Weeknight Obsession

Ingredients

• Tofu: 1 block (previously frozen and defrosted)
• Snap peas: 1 cup
• Bell peppers: 1/2 yellow, 1/2 red
• Garlic:
• Ginger:
• Soy sauce (Chinese light soy sauce or tamari): 1.5 tbsp
• Rice vinegar: 1.5 tbsp
• Hoisin sauce: 2 tbsp
• Shaoxing wine: 2 tbsp
• Chili garlic sauce: 1-2 tbsp (adjust to taste)
• Brown sugar: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable broth or water: 3 tbsp
• Kosher salt: 0.5 tsp
• White pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Garlic powder: 0.5 tsp
• Chinese five-spice powder: 0.25 tsp
• Cornstarch: 3 tbsp
• Neutral-flavored oil (for cooking):
• Toasted sesame oil: 2 tsp
• Toasted sesame seeds: 2 tsp
• Cilantro: 3/4 cup, chopped