"This spicy vegetarian stir-fry is a great way to use green beans (or broccoli or peppers) when they’re bountiful and in season! Coating the tofu in cornstarch before you cook it gives it a light crust...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup(s) water, divided
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1/4 cup(s) reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
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2 teaspoon(s) Chinkiang vinegar (see Note) or balsamic vinegar
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2 teaspoon(s) sugar
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1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper, or to taste
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1 teaspoon(s) cornstarch, for soy sauce mixture
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2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch, to coat tofu
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1 package(s) (14-ounce) extra-firm tofu, drained
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2 tablespoon(s) canola oil, divided
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4 cup(s) trimmed, halved green beans
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4 clove(s) garlic, minced
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2 teaspoon(s) minced fresh ginger