Pan-Fried Tofu with Ginger-Sesame Glaze and Stir-Fried Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Golden pan-fried tofu glazed with a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce, served atop tender stir-fried bok choy for a quick and flavorful vegetarian dish. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, cornstarch, canola oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 block, pressed and cut into 1/2-inch slices extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp, divided canola oil
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
• 2, sliced thin green onions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press 14 oz extra firm tofu block for at least 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces and toss gently with 3 tbsp cornstarch to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu slices and pan-fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer tofu to a plate.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil.
4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp canola oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add 4 halved baby bok choy and 2 sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet, pour the ginger-sesame sauce over tofu and bok choy, and toss gently for 2 minutes until tofu is glazed and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) over the dish before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.