Stir-Fried Green Beans with Dried Tofu
A quick, savory Chinese home-style stir-fry that pairs crisp green beans with chewy dried tofu for a simple, satisfying weeknight meal.
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This no-fuss staple of everyday Chinese home cooking is a go-to for busy weeknights, offering bright, fresh flavor and a short prep time that makes it easy to whip up after a long day.
Ingredients
green beans
to taste
pressed tofu
to taste
salt
to taste
oil
to taste
light soy sauce
to taste
chili powder
to taste
MSG
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Fresh green beans, dried tofu.
2
Step 2
Cut the green beans into segments.
3
Step 3
First stir-fry the dried tofu briefly.
4
Step 4
Then add the cut fresh green beans, season with salt, and stir-fry until evenly combined.
5
Step 5
Drizzle with light soy sauce.
6
Step 6
Add a small amount of chili powder to add spiciness.
7
Step 7
Add a little water and cook until the green beans are tender.
8
Step 8
Add a little MSG to enhance umami, then the dish is ready.
9
Step 9
Stir-fried green beans with dried tofu.
