Main course
Tofu with Chai Pow Yu
Tofu and chewy seasoned fried gluten are stir-fried with snow peas, carrots, and chiles in a quick Szechuan-style glaze.

4 servingsVegetarian
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu, cut into slices
- 10 oz canned chai pow yu (seasoned fried gluten), drained
- 2 oz carrots, cut into small angular chunks
- 2 oz yellow onion, cut into wedges
- 4 oz snow peas, strings removed
- 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp chile flakes
- 2 tsp chile oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil
Directions
- Toss tofu with soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, chile flakes, chile oil, and cornstarch; let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok until very hot. Add garlic and tofu; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes. Add carrots, onion, chai pow yu, and snow peas. Cover and cook 2 minutes more, then serve.