Stir-Fried Tofu with Ginger-Sesame Glaze and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed with tender snow peas and coated in a fragrant ginger-sesame glaze for a light and flavorful vegetarian stir-fry. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, cornstarch, vegetable oil 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 cup, trimmed snow peas
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 14 oz extra-firm tofu cubes with 2 tbsp cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Cook the sauce for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 5: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and the crispy tofu back to the skillet. Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes until snow peas are tender-crisp and tofu is coated in the ginger-sesame glaze.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.