Recipe Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

This Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Combining crispy tofu with a mix of aromatic vegetables and a savory sauce, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 500 g firm tofu
• 15 shallots
• 10 stalks green onions
• 2 fresh chili peppers
• 10 cloves garlic
• 30 g fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for cooking
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Method

1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil (about 0.2 cm deep) and heat until shimmering.
2. While the wok is heating, cut the tofu into large cubes (about 2 cm). Lightly coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch. Slice the shallots into quarters if they are large. Mince the garlic and chili peppers, and cut the green onions into 3–4 cm pieces.
3. In batches, fry the tofu cubes in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the cooked tofu to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the shallots, ginger, chili peppers, and garlic to the wok. Stir-fry for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are glossy and tender.
5. Add both types of soy sauce, palm sugar, ground black pepper, and about half a cup of water to the wok. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Return the tofu to the wok, add the green onions, and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavorful sauce.

Serve the stir-fry hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy your delicious and healthy meal!