3.95 20 Published Jan 08, 2020, Updated Sep 16, 2021
Tofu Stir-Fry Shortcuts
As written, the recipe is super quick, but if you’re super short on time, there are a few corners you can cut.
One shortcut I always recommend is buying pre-prepped and cut vegetables. They’re just as nutritious as the whole, un-prepped versions.The second shortcut is to buy a pre-made teriyaki sauce. I love my homemade teriyaki, but if you’re in a pinch, don’t feel bad about purchasing store-bought. I’m a fan of the San-J gluten-free Teriyaki sauce as well as the Primal Kitchen no soy teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients in Tofu Stir-Fry
extra firm tofu – be sure to get firm or extra firm tofu… soft or silken tofu can be mushy and won’t work as well for stir-frying.vegetables – garlic, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh broccoli florets and green onions are what I used but feel free to swap in your favorites or what you have on hand.teriyaki sauce – I like to make my homemade version from Fit With Five with some added chili garlic sauce, but store bought works as well. If you use store-bought sauce you’ll need about 1/3 cup.rice – white or brown rice works great with this stir-fry, but cauliflower rice is awesome if you want to keep the dish lower in carbs.
How to Make Tofu Stir-Fry
If you’re new to cooking with tofu, the one thing you need to know is how important it is to press your tofu before cooking. What the heck does this mean? It’s actually really easy. Just remove your tofu block from the packaging and discard the water it’s packed in. Place your tofu into a tofu press if you have one or simply wrap in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Then literally press the excess liquid out of the tofu by setting heavy items on top of your tofu blocks. This allows the tofu to get nice and crispy and allows the tofu to take on the flavor of the dish (instead of tasting watery). After the tofu is pressed, cut the tofu into cubes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add your oil and tofu and flip frequently. The tofu is done cooking when all of the sides of the tofu cube are golden brown. (See photo above.) Remove from the pan and set aside. Add more oil to the same skillet and cook your garlic and onion. When you smell the onion and garlic, it’s time to add your broccoli and red bell pepper to cook. Lastly, add the tofu and sauce to the skillet and cook until broccoli is tender and the rest of the ingredients are heated through. Serve over rice and top with green onions for garnish.
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