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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1cup
- Cabbage, shredded
- 1cup
- French beans, sliced
- 1cup
- Tofu, drained, pressed and cubed
- 1
- Small Onion, thinly sliced
- 4~5
- Green Onions, sliced
- 1tsp
- Red Chili flakes
- 4tbsp
- Sesame Oil
- 2tbsp
- Soy sauce
- 1tbsp
- Vinegar
- To taste
- Salt
- For the Sauce:
- 4
- Garlic cloves
- 1"
- Ginger piece, finely grated
- 1tbsp
- Sriracha or other chili sauce
- 2tbsp
- Tomato paste or Ketchup
- 1tbsp
- Sesame seeds
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