Description
A delicious and healthy tofu stir-fry with cabbage and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon drizzle of oil (or veggie broth)
- 14 to 16 ounces extra-firm tofu (or super-firm tofu)
- 1/2 medium head savoy cabbage (or napa, green, or red cabbage)
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari, preferably low sodium)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons minced or grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (or plain sesame oil, optional but recommended)
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water, optional for a thicker sauce)
- 4 scallions (thinly sliced, green and white parts)
Instructions
- Press the tofu briefly beforehand to remove excess liquid if using extra-firm tofu. (Super-firm tofu does not require pressing.) Pat the block dry with a kitchen or paper towel.
- Grate the tofu using the largest holes on a box grater.
- Cook the tofu: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook for about 5 minutes, or until lightly golden. Add a splash of water if the tofu starts to stick to the pan.
- Add the veggies: Transfer the cabbage and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes more, or until the cabbage is just wilted.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, toasted sesame oil (if using), hot sauce (if using), and white pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture for a thicker sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes more, or until warmed through.
- Add the scallions (if using) and mix well to combine.
Notes
- This recipe can be modified with different vegetables based on preference.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce.
- For a vegan option, ensure to use plant-based broth or oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg