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Salt and Pepper Tofu with Rice

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$9.00470 cal · 22g proteinkept by 1 family

Ingredients

  • jasmine rice2 cups
  • extra-firm tofu2 packages
  • cornstarch½ cup
  • garlic4 cloves
  • jalapeño1 count
  • green onions1 bunch
  • black pepper1 tsp
  • vegetable oil⅓ cup
  • baby bok choy1 lb

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Press the tofu dry and cut into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Toss the tofu with the cornstarch, 1 tsp salt and the pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high and fry the tofu 8-10 minutes, turning, until crisp on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Pour off all but 1 tbsp oil. Cook the minced garlic, sliced jalapeño and green onions 1 minute, then toss the tofu back in.

  5. 5

    Sauté the halved bok choy in the same pan 3 minutes and serve everything over rice. Skip the jalapeño for kids.

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