Stir-Fried Tofu with Cashews

This is a rich Thai dish with stir-fried cashews and tofu that can be paired with rice and a curry or tom ka gai in order to create a memorable meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 390 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons whiskey
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or to taste
• 1 cup unsalted raw cashews
• 2 fresh red chile peppers, sliced
• 3 tablespoons palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon black soy sauce
• ½ (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, sliced
• 1 onion, julienned

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tofu, whiskey, fish sauce, light soy sauce, black soy sauce, and oyster sauce in a bowl and marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok over medium heat and fry cashews until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cashews to a bowl and pour out oil.

Step 3

Add garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in tofu and onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add palm sugar and chile peppers. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes. Add water and stir until well mixed. Remove from heat. Sprinkle the cashews and green onions on top.