Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 14 ounce extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 6 garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoon water
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, crushed

Steps

1. Press tofu between paper towels with a light weight for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
2. Trim green beans by removing both ends and cut into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and water until cornstarch dissolves. Set sauce aside.
4. Mince garlic and ginger into fine pieces and set aside separately.
5. Slice scallions into thin rings, separating white and light green parts from dark green tops. Set garnishes aside.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 14-inch wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
7. Working in batches if needed, add tofu cubes to the hot oil and pan-fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
8. Transfer the golden tofu to a clean plate using a slotted spoon.
9. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok over medium-high heat.
10. When oil is hot, add green bean pieces and stir-fry for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until they begin to char lightly and turn tender-crisp.
11. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and red chili flakes to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
12. Return the tofu cubes to the wok and toss gently to combine with the green beans.
13. Pour the prepared sauce into the wok and stir constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens, coats the vegetables and tofu, and becomes glossy.
14. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced scallion whites and light green parts.
15. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with scallion greens and crushed peanuts if using, and serve immediately.