Best 6 Curried Tofu Stir Fry Recipes

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Curried tofu stir fry is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the flavors of curry with the texture of tofu in a harmonious blend. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick and tasty meal, offering a flavorful and nutritious option for those looking to incorporate more plant-based proteins into their diet. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe guide will provide you with the necessary steps and ingredients to create a delicious and satisfying curried tofu stir fry that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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TOFU STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Tofu Stir Fry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: garlic, fresh ginger, honey, sriracha, lime juice, reduced sodium soy sauce, extra firm tofu, sesame oil, sliced white onion, sliced carrot, sliced red bell pepper, edamame, soba noodle, sesame seed, green onion

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sriracha
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 block extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup sliced white onion
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup edamame, frozen, thawed
3 cups soba noodle, cooked
1 tablespoon sesame seed
green onion, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cloves of garlic, the ginger, honey, Sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  • Wrap the tofu in a dish towel, then place a plate on top. Let drain for 10-15 minutes, then remove the plate, unwrap the tofu, and slice into cubes.
  • In a wok or large frying pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the tofu and pan fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic and the onion and stir until softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add the carrot, bell pepper, and edamame and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the soba noodles, reserved sauce, and sesame seeds. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1288 calories, Carbohydrate 214 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 48 grams

THAI CURRY TOFU



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Curried tofu made with coconut milk.

Provided by Shelita

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes, season with seasoned salt and fry until golden on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and set aside.
  • Melt butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in coconut milk, curry powder, salt, pepper and cilantro. Return the tofu to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1017.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CURRIED TOFU WITH RICE



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Tofu takes the place of meat in this bold dish with lots of curry and cilantro flavor. (And if you're wondering: what is tofu? We've got the answers.) -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12.3 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tofu with seasoned salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute tofu in oil until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the coconut milk, cilantro, curry, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in tofu; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

CURRIED TOFU STIR-FRY WITH COCONUT SAUCE



Curried Tofu Stir-Fry With Coconut Sauce image

Adapted from _America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook_. I serve this with jasmine rice as a quick weeknight dinner. As written, the amount of heat in this dish is pretty low (my 8 year old daughter doesn't have much of a fire-tongue yet), so adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and curry powder to your taste.

Provided by Primordial

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons curry powder or 2 teaspoons curry paste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
salt and pepper
1 large red onions or 1 large vidalia onion, halved and cut into bite size wedges
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick
12 ounces snow peas or 12 ounces sweet peas

Steps:

  • For the sauce: whisk together the first five ingredients.
  • For the stir-fry: Combine the garlic, scallions, ginger, water, curry and 1 Tablespoon of the oil and set aside.
  • Toss the tofu with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning the cubes to lightly brown on several sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the tofu to a bowl.
  • Add the last tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat until it's shimmering. Add the carrots, onion and pepper and cook until they begin to soften - about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the peas and immediately clear a space in the center of the wok or skillet by pushing the vegetables to the side. Pour the garlic mixture into the middle and cook until fragrant - about 30 seconds. Stir to combine the garlic mixture and the vegetables.
  • Return the tofu to the skillet. Whisk the coconut sauce to recombine it and add it to the skillet. Toss the ingredients together until well coated with the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.8, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 18.3, Sodium 285.4, Carbohydrate 79, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 63.7, Protein 17.2

CURRIED TOFU STIR-FRY



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Discover tofu with this Asian-inspired stir-fry from Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho. Says Trisha, "This recipe is a tasty way to introduce your family to tofu. The blend of flavors really makes this meatless main dish appeal to folks who have never tried tofu."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups shredded cabbage
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry tofu in oil for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry yellow pepper for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and onions; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add cabbage and tomatoes; stir-fry for 2 minutes., Stir coconut milk mixture and add to skillet; bring to a boil. Return tofu to skillet. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol trace cholesterol, Sodium 658 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38 g carbohydrate, Fiber 5 g fiber, Protein 12 g protein.

CRISPY TOFU AND CABBAGE STIR-FRY



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This tumble of crisp tofu, charred cabbage and citrusy coriander includes a couple tricks you'll want to employ in other dishes. The flavor of the stir-fry is propelled by using the coriander plant multiple ways: Combining coriander seeds with fresh stems and leaves - also known as cilantro - creates a range of complex but related flavors. Then there's what might be the quickest - and your new favorite - way to cook cabbage: When large pieces of cabbage are cooked undisturbed in a hot pan, they don't have a chance to turn to mush. Instead, the cabbage becomes sweet and crisp-tender, with a smoky edge. Eat the stir-fry with grains or noodles, like rice noodles or soba. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     weeknight

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, patted dry and torn into 1-inch pieces (see Tip)
1/4 cup neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed), plus more as needed
About 1 1/2 pounds green or red cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces, leaves separated
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 large lime)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the red onion with salt and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the tofu and toss to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add the cabbage and cook, undisturbed, until charred underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir, spread into an even layer, and cook, undisturbed, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, and season with salt. Transfer to the bowl of red onions.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high. Add the tofu and cook until golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more oil and scraping the bottom of the pan as necessary. Remove from heat, add the coriander seeds and stir gently until fragrant and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cabbage-onion mixture and stir to combine, then stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with soy sauce.

Tips:

  • Use firm or extra-firm tofu. This will help the tofu hold its shape when stir-frying.
  • Press the tofu before cooking. This will help to remove excess water and make the tofu more flavorful.
  • Cut the tofu into small pieces. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Marinate the tofu before cooking. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the tofu.
  • Use a high-heat oil for stir-frying. This will help to prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan.
  • Stir-fry the tofu until it is golden brown and crispy. This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Add the vegetables and sauce to the pan and cook until heated through.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Curried tofu stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also healthy and delicious. It is a great way to use up leftover tofu and vegetables. This dish is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give curried tofu stir-fry a try!

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