Tofu Stir Fry

I’ll be honest. I was never a lover of tofu unless it was in a big bowl of spicy hot and sour soup. But, to my surprise, my son asked me to prepare it a few years ago so I had no choice but to come up with a recipe.

So many people tell me that they don’t like the texture of tofu…it’s too slimy, too mushy etc. Well, have a look at my tips below to ensure you get a nice crisp on the outside of the tofu.

Recipe for Tofu Stir Fry: ⁣⁣

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 block of firm or extra firm tofu

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1-2 teaspoons soya sauce

• 1/2-1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon oil

• Optional - 1 Thai red chili pepper cut up

Servings Made: 3-4 small servings

Time to Prep: 30-40 minutes

Time to Cook: 10-15 minutes

How to Make:

Drain the tofu block of any liquid and completely dry it out by wrapping it in a kitchen towel or a few paper towels. Place something heavy on top to aid in releasing extra liquid from inside the tofu block. (a plate, dish or even a heavy cutting board). Check periodically and change the towel if needed. Let sit for about 20-30 minutes.

Cut tofu block into 1 inch sections. Heat oil in a large wok or fry pan over medium high to high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant being careful not to burn it. For some spice, you can add a red Thai chili pepper to the hot oil as well.

Carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes. Do not turn tofu too frequently or the sides will not crisp up. When each side of the tofu is golden brown, add sesame oil, soya sauce and salt/pepper. Stir to coat and serve. You can serve this with veggies, noodles or rice.

Pro tip - Coat tofu with a dusting of corn starch before cooking to help crisp it up even more.

Enjoy!