RECIPE: STIR FRIED BEAN SPROUTS, CHINESE CHIVES AND FRIED TOFU IN FISH SAUCE

A simple and nutricious way to enjoy bean sprouts, chinese chives and tofu.


Ingredients

500g bean sprouts
½ packet fried tofu puffs – cut into triangles using scissors
1 bunch Garlic/Chinese chives – cut into 4 cm lengths
2 cloves garlic – minced
1 small onion – sliced
1 fresh red chilli sliced or 2 to 3 dried chillies torn into pieces – optional (see my GLOSSARY post on CHILLIES)
Few splashes of light soy sauce
Few splashes of Thai fish sauce
Few drops of sesame oil
Salt to taste (optional)
Oil


Method

In a wok, heat some oil and sauté the garlic and onion for 10 secs. Add in the tofu and chillies and cook for 1 min.

Add in the sprouts and chives and toss to cover with all the ingredients. Add some soy and fish sauce and cook for about 2 to 3 mins only. You want your bean sprouts to remain crunchy. Check seasoning.

Add a few drops of sesame oil, mix well, lift and serve hot with rice as an accompaniment to a meal.