Kangkong and Tofu with Oyster Sauce
🇵🇠Philippines
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kangkong (water spinach)
- 12 oz firm tofu
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
- Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Trim about 2 inches off the kangkong stalks and discard. Cut kangkong into 3-inch lengths, separating stalks from leaves. Wash and drain well.
- In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, water, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir until well blended; set aside.
- Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until golden and crispy. Remove, drain on paper towels, and keep warm.
- Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add onions and cook until softened.
- Increase heat to high. Add the sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until bubbly and thickened.
- Add the kangkong stalks and cook about 30 seconds until half done.
- Add the kangkong leaves and cook, stirring regularly, another 30 seconds until tender but still crisp.
- Add the tofu and toss quickly to coat with sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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