30 min Healthy Asian chili garlic tofu stir-fry
Extremely flavorful, Asian chili garlic tofu stir-fry in just 30 minutes! A perfect meatless dish you can prepare for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
Preparing Tofu
- 14 oz tofu cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoon wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Chili Garlic Sauce
- 2-3 garlic finely chopped
- ½" ginger finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes more or less as per taste
- 1 ½ tablespoon ketchup
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 2-3 teaspoon cornstarch mix with a tablespoon of water
- few springs of green onion
Instructions
- Gently mix tofu with flour and cornstarch to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet. Add tofu and cook for a few minutes to form a crust on each side turning frequently. Take out the cooked tofu and set it aside.
- In the same skillet heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger and chili flakes and cook for about one minute or until fragrant.
- Then add sliced shallots and fry until translucent for about 1-2 min.
- Now add ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes.
- Add broth and bring mixture to boil.
- Add cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce and cook the sauce further for 3-4 min.
- Finally, add tofu and gently mix to combine.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds (optional) and serve warm.
Notes
Smart Points: 6
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal