Stir-Fried Tofu and Bok Choy with Ginger
Crispy tofu paired with tender bok choy in a light ginger-scallion sauce, finished with a subtle hint of rice wine.
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Category: Vegetarian
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 cups bok choy
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Press tofu to remove excess water, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry tofu until golden on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add minced ginger to skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Whisk together soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Step 4: Add bok choy to skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Cook for 3 minutes until bok choy is tender but still crisp.
- Step 5: Return tofu to skillet and stir to coat with sauce. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
- Step 6: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.