Name: Tofu with Bell Peppers and Black Beans
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) Cooking oil for frying; 5 pcs (500 g) Firm tofu, washed, drained, and cut into 1/2-in thick triangles; 3 cloves (12 g) Garlic, minced; 1 pc (3 g) Ginger, peeled and cut into strips; 2 pcs (120 g) Bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips; 1 tbsp (12 g) Black beans (canned), drained; 3/4 cup (180 mL) Water; 1 pouch (60 g) Mama Sita’s Oyster Sauce; 1 tsp (4 g) White sugar; Pinch (2 g) Black pepper, ground; 1 tsp (2 g) Cornstarch, dissolved in:; 1 tsp (5 mL) Water

Instructions

In a medium-sized pan, fry tofu until golden brown. Drain in a colander and set aside.
In another pan, heat oil. Saute garlic, ginger, and bell peppers for 1 minute.
Add the black beans and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add Mama Sita’s Oyster Sauce, sugar, water, and dissolved cornstarch. Bring to a boil and simmer until sauce thickens. Season with ground black pepper.
Add the fried tofu and mix well. Arrange on a serving platter and pour the sauce on top. Serve hot.