Korean-Inspired Spicy Tofu Stir Fry with Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Firm tofu cubes stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and a spicy gochujang sauce, tossed with crisp bok choy for a vibrant vegetarian dish. This Korean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bok choy, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups bok choy, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp on the edges. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil, cooking for 1 minute to combine flavors.
Step 4: Add 3 cups chopped bok choy and return the tofu to the pan. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is tender but still crisp.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.