Ginger-Soy Glazed Tofu Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A quick and vibrant stir fry featuring firm tofu glazed with a ginger-soy sauce, complemented by crisp snow peas and earthy mushrooms. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry tofu cubes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, then sauté 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and 1 cup trimmed snow peas, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Stir together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and return tofu to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2 more minutes until tofu is glazed and heated through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.