Jul 09 2026
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Stir Fried Tofu Recipe

Inspired by San Francisco Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Press the firm tofu to remove excess water. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place something heavy on top for about 15 minutes. After pressing, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the tofu is pressing, wash and chop the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 5

    Cook the Tofu

    Add the cubed tofu to the skillet. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 6

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 7

    Add the Vegetables

    Add the chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, and sliced carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  5. 8

    Combine Tofu and Sauce

    Return the cooked tofu to the skillet. Pour the prepared soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the tofu and vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.

  6. 9

    Season and Serve

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

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