Stir-Fried Tofu with Bok Choy and Oyster Sauce
Golden tofu and crisp bok choy simmered in a savory-sweet oyster sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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 firm tofu
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 10 oz bok choy
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup scallions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Step 3: Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 10 oz bok choy stems and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add leaves.
- Step 5: Whisk 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and tofu.
- Step 6: Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables, stirring constantly. Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced scallions.
