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Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry

Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

The Pesky Vegan
If you're one of those people who thinks tofu is completely devoid of flavour or texture, you'd be absolutely correct. But this crispy tofu stir-fry changes things.
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 2
Calories 473 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the crispy tofu

  • 200-300 g firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce (see recipe notes)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons cornflour (or arrowroot)

For the sauce

  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped or grated
  • 1 red chilli, finely sliced (I include the seeds, but remove if you don't like any heat)
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce (plus more if necessary – see recipe notes)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour (or arrowroot)

For the stir-fry

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (coconut oil is great if you have it)
  • 1 red pepper, finely sliced
  • 200 g green beans, trimmed
  • 200 g mushrooms, finely sliced
  • Rice or rice noodles, cooked to package instructions
  • Sliced spring onions and sesame seeds to serve

Instructions
 

Crispy tofu

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • To drain the tofu, place it between a larger plate and a smaller plate and press over a sink for 1-2 minutes. Once the water has stopped coming out, pat dry with kitchen roll and transfer to a chopping board.
  • Slice the tofu lengthways so you have two slabs, then cut each slab into 4x4 cubes. This will give you a total of 32 cubes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the tamari/soy sauce (1 tablespoon), oil (1 tablespoon), and garlic powder. Add the tofu and gently coat it in the mix.
  • Next, add the cornflour (4 tablespoons) a little at a time and turn the tofu pieces so that they're evenly coated.
  • Add a little oil to an oven dish and spread the tofu pieces out across it. Bake for 30 minutes, turning half-way through. If the tofu sticks, add a little more oil and turn down the heat slightly.

Sauce

  • Add all of the sauce ingredients to a measuring jug or bowl. Whisk and set aside.

Stir-fry

  • If you're cooking rice, remember to get that going at some point depending on its cooking time.
  • Heat a pan or wok on a high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add in the veg and stir/toss frequently for 6-7 minutes.
  • After 6-7 minutes, add in the stir-fry sauce and mix well. If necessary, adjust the seasoning by adding a little more tamari or soy sauce.
  • Once the stir-fry is done, turn off heat. Remove the tofu from the oven. Stir through half of the tofu and save the other half for serving on top.
  • Serve with rice, sliced spring onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of tamari/soy sauce.

Notes

Use pastes: The garlic, ginger, and chilli in the sauce can all be substituted with pureed equivalents, which are widely available in supermarkets these days.
Soy sauce: The saltiness of the final dish will depend on the type of soy sauce you use and whether you mix the stir-fry through boiled rice (therefore balancing out the flavours). To be on the safe side, be sure to use a reduced-sodium soy sauce and start small with the amounts in the sauce – you can always add more during cooking or when serving.
Gluten-free: Tamari is a variant of soy sauce that’s usually gluten-free. If this recipe needs to be 100% gluten-free, make sure you use a GF soy sauce or tamari. 
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* The nutrition info below is for one serving of the crispy tofu, veg, and stir-fry sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 2035mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2767IUVitamin C: 123mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Sodium 2035mg88%
Potassium 842mg24%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 2767IU55%
Vitamin C 123mg149%
Calcium 167mg17%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword crispy tofu, vegan dinner, vegan stir fry
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