Spicy Sautéed Tofu with Garlic and Chili Oil over Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Pan-fried tofu cubes tossed in a fragrant garlic-chili oil sauce served atop fluffy jasmine rice for a flavorful vegan meal. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks, sliced scallions
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine rice with 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed tofu and cook for 3-4 minutes without moving until bottoms are golden and crispy. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until all sides are golden. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp red chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Return tofu to skillet and drizzle 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp brown sugar over it. Toss gently and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats tofu.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced scallions over tofu. Serve hot over the cooked jasmine rice.