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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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A vibrant vegetarian stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes sautéed with fresh garlic and ginger, tossed in a rich soy-based sauce. This Chinese-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu, garlic cloves, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

400 g, cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
4 cloves, finely minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 400 g firm tofu dry and dust evenly with 1 tbsp cornstarch to ensure crispiness.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add tofu cubes and fry for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides.
Step 3: Remove tofu and set aside; in the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, then sauté 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; cook for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 5: Return tofu to the skillet and toss with the sauce and 2 sliced green onions; cook for another 2 minutes until tofu is well coated and heated through.