Quick Stir-Fried Asian-Style Tofu with Ginger and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A light and flavorful tofu stir-fry featuring fresh ginger, scallions, and a savory soy-sesame sauce, perfect for a quick vegetarian meal. This Asian vegetarian recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs firm tofu, ginger, and scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp ginger, finely grated
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced thin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, optional

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden and crisp.
2. Step 2: Push tofu to one side of the skillet. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp finely grated ginger to the empty side. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir the garlic and ginger together with the tofu, then add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 sliced scallions, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.