Sherry Tofu and Snow Peas

Ingredients

• 1 lb firm tofu or 1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons corn oil or 3 tablespoons soy oil, divided
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 cups snow peas
• 2 whole green onions, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh yellow onions
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts or 1/2 cup quartered water chestnut
• 1 teaspoon minced roasted garlic
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

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.