Best 5 Vegetarian Five Spice Tofu Stir Fry Recipes

FIVE-SPICE TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/4 cups water to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix stir-fry sauce, orange juice, honey and five-spice powder in medium bowl. Press tofu between paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Stir tofu into sauce mixture; let stand 10 minutes to marinate.
• Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Remove tofu from sauce mixture; reserve sauce mixture. Cook tofu in skillet 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until light golden brown. Remove tofu from skillet.
• Cook onion in skillet 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add frozen vegetables and 1/4 cup water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in reserved sauce mixture and tofu. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened and hot. Serve over rice.

VEGETABLE AND TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and cook for one minute. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tofu, and cook until golden brown
• Stir in carrots, bell pepper and baby corn, cooking for 2 minutes. Stir in bok choy, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and crushed red pepper, and heat through. Remove from heat.
• In a small saucepan, combine water, rice wine vinegar, honey, and soy sauce, and bring to a simmer. Cook for two minutes, then stir in cornstarch and water mixture. Simmer until sauce thickens. Pour sauce over vegetables and tofu. Garnish with scallions.

VEGETARIAN FIVE SPICE TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In bowl, whisk together broth, oyster sauce, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
• Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes, toss with 5 spice powder. In wok or skillet, heat half of the oil over medium high. Stir-fry tofu for 4 minutes (or until golden). Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
• Heat remaining oil over medium high heat, stir-fry garlic and hot pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
• Add bok choy and mushrooms, stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Stir in tofu and broth mixture, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until thickened and vegetables are softened (around three minutes). Serve over rice.

FIVE-SPICE TOFU STIR-FRY WITH CARROTS AND CELERY

Steps:

• Heat 14-inch-diameter flat-bottomed wok or heavy 12-inch-diameter skillet over high heat until drop of water added to wok evaporates on contact. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and swirl, then add tofu and stir-fry until tofu just begins to brown, about 1 minute. Transfer tofu to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to same wok (do not clean). Add carrots, celery, and Szechuan preserved vegetable and stir-fry until carrots are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return tofu to wok; add rice wine, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Stir-fry to blend, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; stir in sesame oil and serve.

VEGETARIAN, TOFU-LESS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Stir edamame and salt together in a microwave-safe dish; cover and cook in microwave for 1 minute.
• Heat olive oil in a large wok over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant and beginning to sizzle, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts and soy sauce; cook and stir until soy sauce begins to evaporate, about 1 minute. Add edamame, cooked pasta, sesame oil, and sesame seeds; stir until cooked through, about 30 seconds.