SESAME GINGER TOFU AND VEGGIE STIR FRY
Flavorful tofu and veggie stir fry! The tofu is loaded with the sesame-ginger flavor and is crispy without deep frying. This stir fry is healthy and can be eaten with rice, quinoa or on its own.
Provided by Spencer 2
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Slice tofu into 3-4 horizontal slices. Drain well by placing between 2 cookie sheets lined with paper towels. Weight down the top cookie sheet with canned goods or a cast iron skillet to "press" the moisture out of the tofu. Keep changing the paper towels until no more moisture can be pressed from the tofu. This is the key to crispy tofu. Once dry, cut the tofu up into 1" cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to coat.
- While drying the tofu, prepare the sauce. Combine sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water. Mix in blender or food processor until completely smooth. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat pan. Add the cubed tofu to the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes. Flip the tofu as needed to brown all sides. Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce to the tofu and allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. When the tofu is carmelized, remove to plate and keep warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the veggies and toss to coat. Cook the veggies for 3-4 minutes or just to al dente. Add the sauce and let it thicken just slightly. Add the tofu and sesame seeds and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the tofu has soaked up all the flavors.
- Serve warm with rice or quinoa or on its own. Eat right away as the tofu will lose its crispiness as it sits and cools.
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Afjal S
[email protected]This stir-fry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good.
Sajib Sarkar
[email protected]I would have liked the tofu to be crispier, but overall this was a good stir-fry.
Frank Franklin
[email protected]This stir-fry was a great way to use up leftover vegetables, but it was a bit bland.
Gr Ge
[email protected]I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Karie Gracious
[email protected]The tofu was a bit bland for my taste, but the vegetables were delicious.
Mungwe Wilfred
[email protected]This stir-fry was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making it again!
Cphelo Bacela
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sesame and ginger were a perfect match.
Junaid Gujjar
[email protected]This stir-fry was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It was also a healthy and delicious meal.
Enwerem Emeka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this dish was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the tofu was cooked perfectly.
Riley_YT
[email protected]This stir-fry was easy to make and very delicious. I especially liked the crispy tofu.
Amponsah Sampson
[email protected]I made this stir-fry for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the tofu was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.
MD YASIR KHAN
[email protected]This stir-fry was a hit with my family! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and not too spicy.