Easy Tofu Stir Fry Food

SIMPLE VEGGIE & TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place a frying pan or wok over a high heat. Add the cashew nuts, then 30 seconds later add the sesame seeds. Toss for a further 30 seconds until golden, then tip into a bowl.
• Cut the tofu into cubes, then place in a bowl and dust with the cornflour and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
• Add a good lug of oil to the pan or wok and place back over a medium-high heat.
• Fry the tofu until golden and crisp, then scoop it out of the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper. While it's still warm, drizzle with honey and scatter over the nuts and seeds.
• Peel and slice the garlic and ginger, then trim and slice the spring onions on an angle. Slice the chillies (if using), cut the broccoli into florets, then slice the pepper. Halve the sweetcorn lengthways.
• Return the pan to a medium heat and add the garlic, ginger, spring onions and chillies (if using). Stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until the garlic turns golden.
• Add your vegetables and stir-fry for a further 4 minutes. Squeeze in the juice from half the lime and add a splash of soy sauce.
• Tip the vegetables into bowls, top with the crispy tofu and serve with the remaining lime wedges and some chilli sauce, if you like extra heat.

QUICK TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ramen in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles have cooked through but are still firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place tofu on one side of the skillet and pepper and onion on the other side of the skillet. Cook and stir tofu until browned on all sides, 1 to 3 minutes. At the same time, cook and stir onion and pepper until caramelized, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Stir ramen noodles into skillet; stir to combine noodles, tofu, onion, and pepper. Pour plum sauce and sweet and sour sauce over ramen mixture; cook and stir until well-combined and heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

CRISPY TOFU BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Dab the tofu with a kitchen towel or paper towel to get rid of any extra moisture. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes and toss them in a mixture of cornflour, salt and pepper.
• Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
• Heat oil in a non stick pan and spread the tofu pieces out so that they are evenly layered on the pan. Cook each side till its a light golden brown and remove from the pan. Don't worry if the tofu pieces stick to each other a bit. You can easily pull them apart once they are cooked and crispy.
• Heat oil in the same pan and once its hot, add garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute and add the broccoli florets. Cook them for a minute and pour the sauce into the pan. Stir fry for a minute or two on high heat to let the sauce thicken and then add the tofu. Quickly toss everything together and turn off the flame. Top with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.

EASY STIR FRY WITH UDON NOODLES

Steps:

• Soak noodles in hot water for 5 minutes or cook Udon Noodles according to the package directions.
• Make Stir Fry Sauce: In meanwhile, mix stir fry sauce. In a small bowl, add all stir-fry ingredients. Mix well until honey mixes well with oyster sauce, vinegar and chili paste. Set aside. Slice all veggies and mince garlic.
• Cook Tofu: Heat a part of oil (mixture of cooking oil and sesame oil - 1/2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tsp sesame oil) in a wok/saute pan, add diced (pressed, drained) tofu with a tbsp stir-fry sauce, stir fry until tofu is light brown at edges. (careful of spatter) Remove cooked tofu into a bowl leaving behind any oil in the wok.
• Stir Fry Udon Noodles: In same pan, heat on medium-high, add remaining oil. Add garlic with veggies and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add drained udon noodles, stir-fry sauce. Cook on high heat until sauce coats the noodles (3-4 minutes) and noodles are bit caramelized. Add tofu, toss with noodles gently. Remove from heat. Add a tbsp lime juice with pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust salt/lime juice.
• Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, or cilantro (or both). Serve lime wedges on side for extra splash before eating. Enjoy!

15-MINUTE TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Peel and finely grate the ginger and put it into a small baking dish or medium bowl along with the soy sauce, garlic chili sauce and sesame oil. Whisk to combine.
• Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cut the baked tofu into 1-inch-by-1/2-inch pieces and add to the marinade. Stir to combine and reserve. Fill a small measuring cup or bowl with cold water and keep by the stovetop.
• Add the canola oil to the hot pan and swirl to coat. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender and browned in spots, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the stir-fry vegetable mix and a large pinch of salt. Cook until crisp tender, 3 to 5 minutes (the cooking time will depend on the size of the vegetables in the mix). If at any time the pan seems too hot, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Add the marinated tofu to the vegetables along with 2 tablespoons water. Cook until the tofu is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer the stir-fry to a large platter. Scatter the cashews on top and serve alongside the rice.

TOFU STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

THE BEST PAN-FRIED TOFU

Steps:

• Take your block of tofu and wrap it in several layers of paper towels.
• Gently press the tofu with your hands or against the counter top to release the liquid. This will take about a minute.
• Slice the tofu into pieces about 1/2 an inch thick.
• Set tofu aside.
• If you are using a non-stick pan heat it slightly on medium-high heat (about 30 seconds) before adding oil.
• If you are using a cast iron pan, please heat for about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes on medium-high heat. Cast iron is very thick and you want the pan to be heated evenly before adding the tofu.
• Add oil to heated pan.
• Gently spread oil over the entire surface of the pan.
• Set the tofu pieces in the pan, leaving ample room between them. They should sizzle when placed in the oil. Sprinkle the tops with salt and a little cayenne pepper.
• Now, the MOST IMPORTANT step is -- LEAVE THEM ALONE for about 6 or 7 minutes. Just gently shake them to make sure they don't stick to the pan. Do NOT turn them or agitate them in any other way. When you see a golden crust beginning to creep its way up the sides of the slices, turn them and spice the other side. Add more oil if the pan seems too dry.
• The second side will only take about 4 minutes to cook.
• When they are evenly browned take them out of the pan and place them on paper towels to drain.
• These are very simply seasoned and basic and can now be used any way you like. I like these with steamed broccoli and peanut sauce -- or in a sandwich with grilled peppers and mushrooms and aioli -- or just eaten with ketchup:-).

EASY VEGAN TOFU AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Prepare the tofu by pressing it and cutting it into cubes as mentioned above. Place the tofu in a large shallow bowl.
• In a two cup measuring cup or similar sized cup or bowl, use a fork or whisk to mix together the ground ginger, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Pour about half of this over the tofu and save the remaining for use later. Allow this mixture to soak into the tofu for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add the cornstarch to the water and allow it to dissolve while you work.
• Preheat a large skillet or stir fry wok pan with the oil on medium high heat.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for about 45 seconds then add the tofu and cook until it begins to brown. Please stir the ingredients in your pan as they are cooking hot and quickly.
• Add the brocoli and the mushrooms and continue to cook until tender (2 1/2 to three minutes). Then remove the pan from the heat.
• For the last step we will make the sauce to go over the food (omit this step if you do not want a sauce). In a saucepan on medium heat, mix together the remaining liquid from the two cup measuring cup and the honey. Bring this to a simmer and until thickened continutoulsy stirring. Then pour this over your stir fried food.

TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Make your crispy baked tofu.
• In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the snow peas, carrot, bell pepper, cabbage, and broccoli. Cook until crisp tender, about 7 minutes. Continue to stir frequently.
• While the veggies are cooking, make your sauce by whisking together the oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, broth, sriracha, maple syrup, and cornstarch.
• Once the veggies are crisp tender, toss in the baked tofu and the stir fry sauce. Continue to cook for 5 additional minutes until the sauce has thickened quite a bit and until the veggies are tender.
• Serve with rice or quinoa (or whatever else floats your boat) and ENJOY!!

TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut the red bell pepper and the red onion into thin strips, the zucchini into half moons, and the carrots into slices. Cut off both ends of the green beans and cut them into halves. Finely chop the garlic and the ginger. Cut the broccoli into small florets.
• Cut the tofu into cubes. Add the soy sauce sauce, the sesame oil, and the paprika powder to the tofu cubes.
• Stir carefully so all of the tofu cubes are covered in the marinade.
• Add the corn starch to the tofu. It will help to make the tofu super crispy.
• Stir carefully so all of the tofu cubes are covered. Heat some oil in a large pan.
• Cook the tofu for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy. Stir every few minutes. Place into a bowl and set aside.
• In the same pan heat some sesame oil and cook the onion for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
• Add the garlic and the ginger and cook for another minute.
• Add the vegetables and cook for 10-12 minutes.
• Make the sauce: Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.
• Add the sauce, the cooked tofu, the cashews, and the green onions to the stir fry and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

AIR FRYER TOFU

Steps:

• Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl; mix well. Add tofu cubes and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Air fry for 5 minutes without shaking the fryer. Continue air frying, shaking occasionally, until browned, about 10 more minutes.

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat; add tofu and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook,tossing occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, cabbage, garlic, pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt;toss to coat. Cover; cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl (or liquid measuring cup), stir together peanut butter and 1/4 cup hot water until smooth; stir in soy sauce and vinegar.
• Add tofu, leftover spaghetti, and sauce to skillet; simmer until heated through and saucy, 1 to 2 minutes.

TERIYAKI TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Mix the cornstarch and water together in a bowl or sealable jar until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir or shake until fully combined. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Once hot, add tofu and cook, flipping frequently, for about 10 minutes. Once all sides of the tofu cubes are golden, transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil to the skillet with the onions and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
• Add the carrots to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the bell peppers, broccoli and snow peas and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the veggies are tender but still crisp and brightly coloured.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the tofu to the pan. Give the teriyaki sauce another shake or stir then pour it into the pan. Toss to combine and cook until sauce has slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately over rice, if desired.

TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vegetable broth and honey. Set aside.
• Once the tofu has drained, slice in half then into 1/2 inch cubes and place into a large bowl and season with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
• Sprinkle cornstarch on top and gently toss with your hands to ensure all tofu pieces are covered.
• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat to medium-high.
• Add the tofu and let it get crispy without touching it or flipping for 3-4 minutes, then repeat on all sides.
• Remove tofu and set aside.
• To the skillet at medium heat, add sesame oil, red peppers, broccolini and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
• Add the tofu and sauce, toss and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened and the tofu is heated through.
• Top with sesame seeds.

TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Stir together the soy sauce, honey and vinegar in a bowl, then set aside.
• Pat the tofu chunks dry, then season well. Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the tofu for 5 mins until golden, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1 min more. Tip the tofu mixture into a bowl, pour over half the soy dressing and set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok. Add the vegetables and cook for 5 mins until beginning to turn golden, then add a good splash of water and cook for 3-5 mins more until tender.
• Stir the cornflour and 1 tbsp water into the remaining soy dressing, then tip into the wok, allow to bubble for 30 seconds, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Sprinkle over the spring onion, sesame seeds and coriander. Serve with rice.

EASY TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• 1. Heat a saucepan on high and add all oils.
• 2. Add tofu and stir-fry for two minutes.
• 3. Reduce heat to medium-high, add vegetables and sauce, and continue to stir-fry for an additional three minutes or until broccoli is bright green.
• Tip: You may have to cut the veggies up into smaller pieces to get your toddler to eat them.