Corena’s Kitchen

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Every Wednesday at Bob's Market and Greenhouses, we share inspiring recipes that celebrate the fresh vegetables harvested from your garden. These recipes not only highlight seasonal produce but also provide creative ways to incorporate your homegrown veggies into delicious meals. Whether you’re looking for hearty salads, savory soups, or flavorful stir-fries, our weekly posts offer a variety of ideas to help you make the most of your garden bounty. Join us for culinary inspiration that transforms your garden's offerings into delightful dishes for you and your family.

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Tofu Peanut Stir-Fry

This is absolutely the best way to eat tofu, especially for first timers. The tofu has a slightly crunchy exterior while the inside is nice and soft. It is a delicious, easy, quick, and inexpensive meal. Serve with Asian noodles or with steamed rice. Enjoy!

This is absolutely the best way to eat tofu, especially for first timers. The tofu has a slightly crunchy exterior while the inside is nice and soft. It is a delicious, easy, quick, and inexpensive meal. Serve with Asian noodles or with steamed rice. Enjoy!

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables

  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup cornstarch

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ¾ cup peanut sauce

  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, and cook the vegetables until tender.

  2. Mix in the ginger, and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.

  4. Place the eggs in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

  5. Dip tofu cubes first in the egg, then the cornstarch mixture to coat.

  6. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet or wok over medium heat, and cook the coated tofu 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. Stir in the peanut sauce and peanuts. Continue to cook and stir until sauce has thickened and tofu is well-coated.

  8. Serve with the vegetables.

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