Best 7 Stir Fried Tofu Thai Style Recipes

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Embark on an exotic culinary journey as we delve into the art of creating a flavorful and authentic stir-fried tofu Thai-style dish. Prepare to tantalize your tastebuds with an explosion of flavors, textures, and aromas inspired by the vibrant streets of Thailand. This delectable vegan-friendly recipe offers a harmonious blend of tangy, spicy, and savory ingredients, ensuring a satisfying and unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STIR-FRIED TOFU, THAI-STYLE



Stir-Fried Tofu, Thai-Style image

Basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts give this tofu stir-fry a fresh, Thai-inspired flavor. Serve with rice noodles or jasmine rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (14 ounces) regular tofu, firm or extra-firm, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 bunch Chinese broccoli, stems trimmed
1 small red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced lengthwise
Coarse salt
1/4 cup each whole basil, cilantro, and mint leaves
1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut tofu in half widthwise. Keep the pieces stacked and cut lengthwise into thirds (creates 6 rectangles), and then cut the tofu horizontally (slicing parallel to work surface) into quarters to create 24 cubes, each about 1 inch. Press the tofu. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, curry paste, and coconut milk until blended; set aside.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add the tofu and sear without moving until the cubes have browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn the tofu and sear other side until browned, about 2 minutes more. Turn and sear a third side, again for about 2 minutes. Remove tofu to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat. Add the broccoli, red pepper, 3 tablespoons of water, and salt to taste; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return tofu to the skillet and stir in the sauce. Cook to heat and blend flavors, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g

STIR-FRIED ASIAN TOFU



Stir-Fried Asian Tofu image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces firm tofu, drained and weighted for 30 minutes
1/2 teaspoon grated tangerine or lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon each vegetable and sesame oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
Quarter-size piece fresh ginger, minced
4 ounces mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced mushrooms
3 cups 3/4-inch broccoli florets
Salt and crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into 3/4-inch squares and marinate in citrus zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Combine hoisin, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch; reserve for later. In a 12-inch skillet heat vegetable and sesame oils until very hot. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 10 seconds. Add mushrooms and broccoli, some water, cover and steam for 2 minutes or until mushrooms and broccoli begin to get tender. Add tofu. Stir hoisin sauce to recombine cornstarch and add to skillet. Cover and simmer 30 seconds to a minute to thicken. Season with salt and crushed red pepper.

AMAZING SIMPLE THAI TOFU



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You'd never guess it's Tofu! Peanut and ginger flavors combine to create a wonderful Asian-flavored dish that everyone will love. Serve over white rice.

Provided by ROSEGRABOWSKI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
⅓ cup chopped green onion
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
¼ cup chunky peanut butter
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook green onions for one minute. Add tofu, and continue cooking 4 minutes more, sprinkling with soy sauce halfway through. Gently stir in the peanut butter and ginger, being careful not to break the tofu, until well incorporated.
  • Remove from heat, and toss in coconut. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

TOFU STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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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 BROCCOLI TOFU STIR-FRY



Thai Broccoli Tofu Stir-fry image

This recipe originates from the Chicago Diner, a vegetarian restaurant. The directions for this are pretty vague. I'll update it once I have made it. If you make it before me, please share your experience.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon molasses, plus
1 teaspoon molasses
1 pinch cayenne
1/4 cup soya oil
3 cups water
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu or 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu
4 cups broccoli florets
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 -3 slice fresh ginger, julienned
2 tablespoons peanut oil
chopped peanuts (to garnish)
cooked basmati rice

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • Cube tofu and add to marinade; allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  • Combine sauce ingredients except for oil; set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, saute the vegetables and ginger in oil.
  • Gradually stir in the marinated tofu cubes.
  • Top with the peanut sauce, and serve over basmati rice.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.6, Fat 58, SaturatedFat 11.1, Sodium 1470.3, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 13.1, Protein 30.6

STIR-FRIED MIXED VEGETABLES THAI STYLE



Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables Thai Style image

Posted for ZWT 2006. This is from my Simply Cooking Thai & Chinese cookbook. Another QETH (quick, easy, tasty and healthy dish)

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 cup broccoli floret
1/2 cup snow peas
1 carrot, peeled and cut in match sticks
1 green pepper, deseeded and cut in strips
1 red pepper, deseeded and cut in strips
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 scallions, trimmed and shredded (to garnish)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat wok, add oil when hot, add the garlic and giger and stirfry for one minute.
  • Add broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add snow peas, carrots and the green and red peppers.
  • Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until tender but still crisp.
  • Blend the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Stir well, season to taste with salt and pepper and pour into the wok, stirring well to distribute.
  • Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Garnish with scallions.

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS



Stir-Fried Tofu and Peppers image

This attractive stir-fry is inspired by a traditional Chinese dish called rainbow beef. The vegetarian version works well, and it's also easier to make. If you prefer a very firm tofu, take the extra time to weight it as directed in step 1. I am happy to skip this step and use firm tofu that hasn't been weighted.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound firm tofu
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable, peanut or canola oil
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut in 1-inch squares
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut in 1-inch squares
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, green shoots removed, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 scallions, white and green parts, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths
Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Steps:

  • Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
  • Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 496 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use extra firm tofu: This type of tofu holds its shape best when stir-fried.
  • Press the tofu: This helps to remove excess water and makes the tofu more flavorful.
  • Marinate the tofu: This adds flavor and helps to prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the tofu in batches if necessary.
  • Stir-fry the tofu until it is golden brown: This gives the tofu a nice crispy texture.
  • Add the sauce: Be sure to stir the sauce well before adding it to the pan.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fried tofu is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried tofu is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover tofu, and it can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its crispy texture and flavorful sauce, stir-fried tofu is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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