Quick Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Ginger in Soy Sauce

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A fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and savory soy sauce. This Asian Fusion vegan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, cornstarch, and vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 270 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 14 oz extra firm tofu cut into 1/2-inch cubes with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning carefully until all sides are golden and crisp. Remove tofu to a plate.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using before serving with steamed rice or noodles.

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