Crystallized-Ginger Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon sliced garlic
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup slivered crystallized ginger
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
• 1 green pepper, sliced into 1/8-inch wedges
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Dredge tofu in the seasoned flour; shake off excess.

3. 3

   In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, cook garlic in hot oil about 10 seconds. Add tofu and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, or until light golden.

4. 4

   Remove tofu to a plate.

5. 5

   Add broth, ginger, soy sauce and sweet potato to the wok and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until potato is just tender.

7. 7

   Return broth to a boil.

8. 8

   Add green pepper and tofu and cook, stirring, 2 minutes or until tofu is just cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with cilantro.