Five-Spice Tofu Stir-Fry with Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A fragrant, colorful stir-fry with pan-seared tofu, crisp bok choy, and a light soy-glaze infused with aromatic five-spice powder. This Asian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs tofu, vegetable oil, bok choy for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, firm, pressed and cubed tofu
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 head, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces bok choy
• 1, sliced bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp five-spice powder
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 1 tbsp mixed with 1 tbsp water cornstarch

The wok we’d stir-fry this in → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet, then add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add sliced bell pepper and bok choy to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are bright green and slightly tender.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and five-spice powder. Pour sauce into the skillet, then add cornstarch slurry; cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 1 more minute until heated through. Serve immediately.