Fried Soy with Vegetables

D&D 2024 recipe: Fried Soy with Vegetables. Source: Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse. recipe type The Rock of Bral, serves 4, diet Vegan Ingredients 1 14- to 20-ounce 1 firm or extra-firm tofu 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2.5 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 0.33 cup low-sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 6 medium scallions, white parts minced and green parts cut into 1-inch lengths 1.5 tablespoons minced or grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced or grated garlic 0.25 cup neutral oil 3 3-ounce baby bok choy (about 5 inches long), trimmed at the base and quartered lengthwise 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch matchsticks 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into ½-inch-wide strips Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions Line a small baking sheet or cutting board with a clean kitchen towel or triple thickness of paper towels. Halve the tofu block lengthwise, cut each half into 1-inch-thick slices, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Top the tofu with another clean kitchen towel or triple thickness of paper towels and a second baking sheet or small cutting board. Weight it down with a large skillet or pot (or something of similar weight) and set aside to drain for 20 minutes. On a large shallow dish, arrange the pressed tofu slices in a single layer. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the rice wine, and 1½ teaspoons of the sesame oil and whisk to incorporate. Pour over the tofu, turn the slices to coat (take care not to break them), and let marinate for 15 minutes, turning them again halfway through. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1½ tablespoons rice wine, remaining 1½ teaspoons sesame oil, the chicken broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch; whisk to blend; and set aside. In another small bowl, combine the scallion whites, ginger...