Stir-Fried Tofu with Vietnamese Caramel Sauce and Snow Peas

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Golden tofu cubes stir-fried with crisp snow peas and coated in a sweet and savory Vietnamese caramel sauce for a satisfying vegetarian dish. This Vietnamese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, vegetable oil, sugar 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz firm tofu cubes and fry for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 tbsp sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and caramelizes into a deep amber color, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Quickly stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the crispy tofu to the skillet, toss to coat evenly in the caramel sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper over the tofu and vegetables before serving hot.

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