Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger and Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Firm tofu cubes stir-fried with fresh bok choy and ginger in a savory garlic soy sauce for a quick, nourishing vegetarian meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 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 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp, dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
• 2, thinly sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crisp on all sides. Remove tofu and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil, then stir in 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 halved baby bok choy and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green.
4. Step 4: Stir together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Add the 1 tsp cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the bok choy.
6. Step 6: Return the golden tofu to the skillet and toss gently to combine, cooking for an additional 1 minute to heat through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.