Spinach-tofu-sesame stir

General

• Time 15 minutes
• Source: NYT
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1tablespoon canola oil
• ½pound tofu, cut in small dice
• 1large garlic clove, minced
• 1teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger
• ¼teaspoon red chili flakes
• Soy sauce to taste
• 16-ounce bag baby spinach, rinsed
• 2tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1teaspoon sesame oil

Preparation

1. Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet or wok, and add the tofu.
2. Stir-fry until the tofu is lightly coloured, three to five minutes, and add the garlic, ginger and chili flakes.
3. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute, and add soy sauce to taste.
4. Add the spinach and stir-fry until the spinach wilts, about one minute.
5. Stir in the sesame seeds, and add more soy sauce to taste. Remove from the heat.
6. Using tongs, transfer the spinach and tofu mixture to a serving bowl, leaving the liquid behind in the pan or wok.
7. Drizzle with the sesame oil, and add more soy sauce as desired. Serve with rice or other grains, or noodles. You may also use it as a filling for whole wheat pita bread.