1pack firm or extra firm tofudrained, sliced thinly and patted dry with paper towels
1lbpack fresh bean or soy bean sproutsrinsed and drained
1carrotcut into thin strips
¼of a small green cabbagethinly sliced
1stalk celerythinly sliced
1small onionfinely chopped
4clovesgarlicfinely chopped
¼cupcooking oil
¼cupwater
1tablespoonpatisfish sauce I used Three Crabs brand
1tablespoonoyster sauce
Salt and ground black pepper
1green onionthinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
Add the oil to a shallow frying pan. Fry the tofu on both sides until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels then sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
In a large pan, transfer 2 tablespoons of oil from the oil you used to fry the tofu ( or use olive oil ). Heat then saute onions until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. In goes the carrots, cabbage and celery, ¼ cup water, patis, oyster sauce and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper . Stir fry on medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
Add bean sprouts and stir fry for 1 more minute.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Turn off heat.