Tofu Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• 200 gram fresh tofu, cut into cubes
• 1/2 Cup roughly chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped celery stalk
• 5 - 6 green beans, cut into half lengthwise
• 1/2 Cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 Cup red bell pepper diced
• 1/2 Cup zucchini cut into cubes
• 1/2 Cup yellow bell pepper cut into cubes
• 4 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 Cup vegetable stock or broth ((get recipe))
• 1/8 Cup light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste ((get recipe))
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Mix
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoon spring onion greens

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare Tofu: ---

2. 2

   Firmly press the tofu with a paper towel to drain all the moisture/water. Make sure tofu is completely dry. Then cut into cubes.

3. 3

   Combine salt, black pepper, half a tablespoon soy sauce, and tofu in a bowl. Mix nicely.

4. 4

   Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Fry the tofu cubes till crisp from both sides. Transfer to a plate lined with an oil absorbing paper. Set it aside.

5. 5

   Combine vegetable stock, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger garlic paste, brown sugar, Chinese five spice mix, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Keep it aside.

6. 6

   In a Chinese wok heat remaining oil and swirl to coat the wok with oil.

7. 7

   Add ginger, garlic, red chili, celery stalk, and red onion. Stir fry for 10 - 20 seconds to release the aroma of herbs.

8. 8

   Then add veggies one by one and stir-fry on high heat. Cook for 5 -7 minutes, stirring the skillet. When the vegetables have a shining layer and have softened a bit, add the sauce prepared earlier. Stir to combine.

9. 9

   Add the crispy tofu cubes. Mix. Cook the stir-fry for 3 – 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

10. 10

    Add spring onion greens and sesame seeds for garnishing.

11. 11

    Tofu Veggie Stir Fry tastes best with steamed jasmine rice or chilli garlic noodles.