Stir-Fried Tofu with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Firm tofu cubes stir-fried until crisp and coated with a savory garlic-ginger soy glaze for a satisfying vegetarian dish. This Asian-inspired comfort-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, vegetable oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 block, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks sliced thinly scallions
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press and drain a 14 oz block of extra firm tofu, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the tofu cubes in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring to allow the bottoms to crisp.
3. Step 3: Carefully flip the tofu cubes and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until all sides are golden and crisp.
4. Step 4: Push the tofu to one side of the pan. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves to the empty side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp brown sugar in a small bowl, then pour over the tofu and aromatics.
6. Step 6: Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the tofu cubes.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.