Vegetarian Classic Tofu Stir-Fry

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

Crispy, golden cubes of tofu are the star here, pan-fried until deeply browned and coated in a glossy soy-ginger sauce that clings to every bite. Bright broccoli florets, snappy peas, and sweet red bell pepper get charred just enough in a screaming-hot skillet to keep their crunch, then everything comes together with garlic, fresh ginger, and a touch of honey for balance. The sauce itself is simple pantry stuff — soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil — whisked together and thickened right in the pan so it clings rather than pools. Spoon the whole thing over a bowl of fluffy white rice and finish with scallions and sesame seeds for crunch and color. It's a fast, weeknight-friendly stir-fry that's naturally at home on a vegetarian table, no fuss required. Between the crispy tofu and all those vibrant vegetables, this one delivers plenty of texture and flavor without any meat in sight.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the tofu

1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
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2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp salt

For the sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp cornstarch
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the stir-fry

3 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil), divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup snap peas, trimmed

For serving

2 cups cooked white rice, for serving
2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Drain the tofu and press it dry: wrap the block in several layers of paper towels, set a heavy skillet or cutting board on top, and let it press for 15 minutes. Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and red pepper flakes, if using, until smooth. Set aside.

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