Ingredients

  • 1 small carrot, peeled
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 medium red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 6 1/2 ounces five-spice baked tofu, finely sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon julienned gingerroot
  • 1/4 cup chinese shaoxing wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons malt vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup julienned scallion
  • 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds

Method

  • Cut carrot and zucchini in half lengthwise, then finely slice on the bias. Remove seeds and membranes from pepper and cut into fine julienne.
  • Heat oil in a hot wok until surface seems to shimmer slightly. Add carrot, tofu, onion and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add wine or sherry, zucchini, pepper and sugar and stir-fry for 1 minute. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce and sesame oil and stir-fry for a further minute or until vegetables are just tender. Toss in scallion and sesame seeds, stir-fry for 10 seconds, then remove from heat.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.