Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry

Crispy pan-fried tofu cubes and colorful vegetables are tossed in a glossy sesame-soy sauce for a fast, satisfying vegetarian stir-fry. It comes together in one wok and pairs perfectly with steamed rice for a complete meal in under 30 minutes.

By YumYum Editorial · Quick Weeknight

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 12 min · Total: 27 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
• 1 broccoli head, cut into florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Toss pressed tofu cubes in cornstarch until lightly coated.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry tofu on all sides, 6-8 minutes total, until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining oil to the pan and stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Add garlic and ginger, stirring 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and water, then pour into the pan.
6. Return the tofu to the pan and toss everything together until coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving over rice.