Tomato-Miso Stewed Tofu

Ingredients

• Sauce

  • 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) strained tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

• Tofu

  • 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch (1.5 cm) cubes
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 bird’s eye chili pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) miso paste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste

• Vegetables

  • 2 1/2 cups (225 g) blanched snow peas, each cut into 3 pieces
  • 2 cups (150 g) bean sprouts
  • 1/3 cup (10 g) cilantro leaves