Sherry Tofu With Snow Peas

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• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb firm tofu or 1  lb extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2  cups snow peas
• 2  whole green onions, minced
• 1⁄2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1  teaspoon  minced roasted garlic
• 1⁄2 cup roasted cashews
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Fry the tofu, covered, in 1 tablespoon of the oil until the tofu is nicely browned; remove from heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the sherry, soy sauce, and cornstarch; pour over the tofu, stir well, and set aside to marinate.
3. Remove the ends and strings from snow peas and cut each one into 2 to 3 pieces.
4. Blanch the snow peas in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then plunge them into very cold water to halt further cooking.
5. In a skillet or wok heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and saute the green onions, minced yellow onion, water chestnuts, and garlic for 4 minutes; add the snow peas and cashews and stir well.
6. Add the tofu together with the marinade, lemon juice, and pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the snow peas and sauce reach desired texture.
7. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.