Tofu and Vegetables Stir-Fry

15 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tofu firm, pat dry, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari divided
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar divided
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil divided
  • 1 x red pepper flakes as needed
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 inch ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms button or cremini, sliced, 4 to 6 mushrooms
  • 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers seeded and slice into strips
  • 1 cup bok choy separated, washed, and sliced if too big
  • 1/2 cup snow pea pods

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, add the tofu cubes, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  2. 2
    Toss gently until all the tofu cubes are well coated.
  3. 3
    Let sit for half an hour if needed.
  4. 4
    In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  5. 5
    Add the tofu cubes, stirring occasionally, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Transfer tofu onto a plate.
  7. 7
    Set aside.
  8. 8
    Meanwhile whisk together the remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, and sugar until well combined.
  9. 9
    Set aside.
  10. 10
    Add the remaining oil into the skillet or wok.
  11. 11
    Add the garlic, ginger and scallions, stirring frequently, and cook until very fragrant, about 50 seconds to 1 minute.
  12. 12
    Add the mushrooms, stirring often, and cook until the mushrooms are soft and half of the water is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  13. 13
    Stir in the bell pepper and bok choy, and cook for another 3 minutes.
  14. 14
    Add the sugar snap peas, and cook for 1 minute.
  15. 15
    Return the tofu cubes to the pan, and poured the sauce over.
  16. 16
    Stir until well coated and heated through, 1 minute.
  17. 17
    Serve over rice or noodles.

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