I find myself making stir fry almost every week, I often turn to pepper steak stir fry or chicken and broccoli stir fry. When I’m looking for a meat free alternative, I turn to this amazingly delicious tofu stir fry – you won’t miss the meat, I promise!
I have to just say it: this tofu stir fry is my absolute favorite way to enjoy tofu! Tofu gets a bad rap sometimes, but when it’s prepared properly, it can be just as delicious and satisfying as other protein sources. I make this tofu stir fry for lunch almost every week now, it’s THAT good.
How do you make tofu stir fry?
The first step in this recipe is to cook your vegetables. I used a blend of zucchini, carrots and bell peppers for plenty of colors, flavors and textures. After the veggies are cooked, the tofu goes into the pan and gets cooked until browned and crispy. Mix your tofu and veggies with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, then dinner is served!
How do you press tofu?
This recipe calls for pressed tofu, which is simply tofu that’s been drained of all excess water. To press your tofu, cut the block into 1 inch thick slices and lay the slices on a few layers of paper towels on a plate or sheet pan. Cover the tofu with more paper towels, then place heavy objects on top such as canned vegetables or a frying pan. Let the tofu sit for at least 20 minutes for best results. Pressing the tofu concentrates the flavor and ensures that it won’t fall apart in the stir fry.
How do you make tofu crispy?
The tofu in this dish is irresistible, and that’s all thanks to the cornstarch coating. After you’ve pressed your tofu, coat it in cornstarch, then place it in a pan of hot oil for the best tofu you’ve ever tasted!
Tips for Tofu Stir Fry
This dish is best served immediately, as the crispy coating will start to soften on the tofu when it soaks up the sauce. That being said, the leftovers are still quite good, and this is a great recipe for meal prep. You can cut your tofu as small or as large as you like, I typically cut mine into 1/2 inch cubes. The honey garlic sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Looking to cut carbs? Try serving this dish over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice!
Tofu Stir Fry Variations
There are so many different ways to customize this stir fry to your preferences.
Vegetables: You can use any mix of vegetables that you like, other great options are bok choy, mushrooms, snow peas, broccoli and green beans. Nuts: I love adding nuts to this dish such as cashews or almonds. Spice: Like your food hot and spicy? Try adding some crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce.
Once you try this stir fry you won’t want to eat tofu any other way! It’s a little more work to press your tofu but the end results are well worth it.
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