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Stir-Fried Tofu Medley

This Vietnamese Medley leans on lemongrass and chilli to do the heavy lifting. We stir-fry the Tofu for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.5 from 1,404 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Tofu Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and chilli elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the lemongrass and the rest of the lemongrass and chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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