Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu

Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu

Crisp tofu and colorful vegetables stir-fried in a savory soy, ginger, and garlic sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the tofu dry, then cut it into bite-size cubes.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Tofu

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Whisk the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 tbsp (8 gr) of the cornstarch until smooth.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Brown Sugar, 8.0 gr Cornstarch, 15.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce, 120.0 ml Water

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Place the prepared tofu in a mixing bowl and toss gently with the remaining 2 tbsp (16 gr) cornstarch until evenly coated.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 16.0 gr Cornstarch

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Heat the wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the vegetable oil, then cook the coated tofu, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden on several sides.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the crisp tofu to a plate.

    Cookware: plate, spatula, wok

  6. Step 6

    Return the wok to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil. Stir-fry the broccoli and carrot until they begin to soften.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Broccoli, 150.0 gr Carrot, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  7. Step 7

    Add the bell pepper and snap peas. Stir-fry until the vegetables are brightly colored and crisp-tender.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bell Pepper, 150.0 gr Pea

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  8. Step 8

    Add the garlic and ginger, then stir-fry just until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  9. Step 9

    Whisk the prepared sauce again, then pour it into the wok. Cook until bubbling and thickened, return the crisp tofu, and toss until everything is hot and evenly coated.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: small bowl, spatula, whisk, wok

  10. Step 10

    Remove the wok from the heat, fold in the scallions, and serve immediately.

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Scallion

    Cookware: spatula, wok

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Keep tofu refrigerated before cooking. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a shallow covered container and consume within 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.

Risk factors

  • hot oil splatter
  • perishable tofu
  • improper leftover storage

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