Crispy Tofu Stir‑Fry – 25-Minute Recipe
A quick, savory stir‑fry that turns simple tofu into a crispy, flavorful main dish, served over fresh leafy greens and garnished with cucumber and tomato.
Recipe by Ryan Miller· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 tofu
- soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- fish sauce
- garlic
- sugar
- sesame oil
- cornstarch
- black pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 bell pepper
- 1 green onion
- oil
- mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach)
- cucumber
- tomato
- clear liquid (water or broth)
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1Wash the mixed salad greens in a bowl of water.
- 2Set the washed greens aside to drain.
- 3Slice the firm tofu into cubes on a cutting board.
- 4Slice the onion into thick pieces.
- 5Slice the bell peppers into strips.
- 6Cut the green onions into 2‑inch segments.
- 7Slice cucumber and tomato for garnish.
- 8Heat a splash of oil in a stainless‑steel pan until hot; add the tofu cubes and sear on all sides until golden‑brown, then remove and set aside.
- 9In the same pan, add the sliced onion and sauté in the residual oil and browned bits until it begins to soften.
- 10Add the sliced bell peppers and continue sautéing until they start to soften.
- 11Add the green onion pieces and toss the vegetables for even cooking.
- 12Return the seared tofu to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- 13In a separate metal mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, a pinch of sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and the clear liquid; whisk to blend.
- 14Add the cornstarch (white powder) to the sauce mixture and whisk until fully incorporated, creating a smooth slurry.
- 15Pour the dark sauce mixture over the tofu and vegetables in the pan; stir to coat everything evenly and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 16Arrange a bed of the washed salad greens in a serving bowl.
- 17Place the cooked tofu‑vegetable stir‑fry on top of the greens.
- 18Garnish with sliced cucumber and tomato around the bowl.
- 19Serve immediately.
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Sear tofu first
Sear the tofu cubes in hot oil until golden‑brown, then remove before cooking the vegetables.
Use the same pan for veggies
Add onion, bell peppers, and green onion to the pan with the residual oil and browned bits from the tofu.
Whisk cornstarch into sauce
Combine cornstarch with the sauce mixture in a separate bowl and whisk until smooth before pouring it into the pan.
Allow sauce to thicken briefly
After adding the sauce to the pan, stir and let it thicken slightly before serving.
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25 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Crispy Tofu Stir‑Fry?
- About 25 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Crispy Tofu Stir‑Fry recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Crispy Tofu Stir‑Fry recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ryan Miller on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.