Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Ginger in Chili Sauce

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A flavorful vegetarian stir-fry with crispy tofu cubes, fresh garlic and ginger, and a spicy chili sauce that brings heat and depth. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 14 oz firm tofu and toss gently with 3 tbsp cornstarch until each cube is coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sauté 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Return tofu to the pan and toss gently to coat with sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.

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