Signature Tao Favorites Recipe

Make the sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar and chicken or vegetable stock until combined. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry and set aside.

Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or heat with additional honey or chili garlic sauce as needed.

Prep proteins and vegetables

Pat chicken pieces, shrimp and tofu dry. Season chicken lightly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Toss tofu cubes gently in a tablespoon of cornstarch (optional) to help them brown.

Cook chicken

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.

Cook shrimp and tofu

Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until just opaque; remove and keep with the chicken. In the same pan, add tofu and cook until golden on at least two sides, about 3-4 minutes; remove and set aside.

Stir-fry vegetables

Return pan to medium-high heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sesame oil. Add minced garlic and ginger and cook 20-30 seconds until aromatic. Add broccoli, red bell pepper and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Combine & finish

Return chicken, shrimp and tofu to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer. Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir and slowly drizzle into the pan while stirring. Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

Turn off heat and stir in sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or a squeeze of lime. Spoon the Signature TAO Favorites over steamed jasmine rice.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately, family-style, so guests can pick their preferred protein and vegetables.