Recipe: Pad Tua Ngok Gap Tao Hoo - Stir-fried Soybean Sprouts with Tofu

Ingredients:

• 1 block of firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 cups soybean sprouts, washed and trimmed
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Tofu:

   • Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut it into small cubes.

2. Stir-fry Tofu:

   • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add tofu cubes and stir-fry until they turn golden brown on all sides. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.

3. Stir-fry Vegetables:

   • In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.
   • Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Add sliced bell pepper and julienned carrots, stir-frying until they start to soften.

4. Add Soybean Sprouts:

   • Add soybean sprouts to the pan and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.

5. Combine Tofu and Sauce:

   • Return the stir-fried tofu to the pan with the vegetables and sprouts.
   • Pour soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar over the mixture. Toss everything together until well-coated.

6. Season and Garnish:

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Add chopped green onions and toss the mixture again.

7. Serve:

   • Once everything is heated through and well combined, remove from heat.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

8. Enjoy:

   • Serve the stir-fried soybean sprouts with tofu over rice or noodles.

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings according to your taste preferences.Re