Jul 13 2026
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Family Tofu Recipe

Inspired by Maple Garden
Time40m
Serves4

Pan fried Tofu Sauteed with Mixed Vegetables in a Tasty Brown, Spicy Bean Sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Tofu

For the Mixed Vegetables

For the Spicy Bean Sauce

Method

Prepare the Tofu

  1. 1

    Press the Tofu

    Start by pressing the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cut the Tofu

    Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.

  3. 3

    Coat in Cornstarch

    Place the tofu cubes in a bowl, sprinkle with cornstarch, and toss gently until evenly coated.

Fry the Tofu

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large non-stick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 5

    Fry the Tofu

    Add the coated tofu cubes to the skillet in a single layer. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables

  1. 6

    Sauté the Veggies

    In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and snow peas. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Prepare the Spicy Bean Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sambal oelek, brown sugar, vegetable broth, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.

Combine and Serve

  1. 8

    Combine Tofu and Sauce

    Add the fried tofu back into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the spicy bean sauce over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the family tofu hot, either on its own or over steamed rice or noodles.

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