Tea-Marinated Tofu Stir Fry

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A flavorful vegetarian option for your next stir-fry.
Ready in: 1 hour 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 pound tofu, pressed to remove moisture and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 teaspoons black tea leaves
• Cooking oil
• Juice of half a lemon
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed, then finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian oyster sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Extra time: 1 hour, marinating

1. Combine tofu, tea leaves, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Toss well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
2. Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat, then add enough oil to coat the pan. Pour tofu mixture into the wok and cooking, stirring and tossing, for a minute or two; add oyster sauce and continue to stir fry until tofu is heated through.
3. Serve tofu over rice.