Chili-Glazed Tofu & Asparagus

By AlexG

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups chopped asparagus (about 1 pound)
• 1 tbs canola oil
• 1 tbs sugar
• 2 tbs rice vinegar
• 2 tbs dark soy sauce
• 1 tbs regular soy sauce
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp hot chili sauce (such as KA·ME)
• 1 pound extrafirm tofu, drained and cut lengthwise into 9 pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup pre shredded carrot
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add asparagus to pan; cook 1 minute. Drain.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and chili sauce in a small bowl.
Add tofu to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
Add soy sauce mixture; stir fry 20 seconds, moving constantly.
Remove from heat. Combine with asparagus, carrot, and sesame oil.
Serve tofu over steamed rice.