How To Stir Fry Tofu
No more boring tofu once you learn how to master this easy stir frying technique! What’s great about stir fried tofu is that its vegan, gluten-free, and so great for meal prep. (Jump to Recipe)
Start with prepping the tofu.
It’s important to press the tofu and remove the liquid from it. Otherwise, it will take longer to crisp up when frying and will not absorb any sauce.
I press the tofu with anything heavy I find in my kitchen that I can use as a weight, like skillets or baking dishes. If you cook with tofu frequently, it might be worth it to purchase a tofu press.
Dice the tofu into cubes. Lay out a ton of paper towels on a plate or baking sheet. Then, arrange the tofu onto your plate. On top of that, lay out more paper towels. And last, place something heavy on top that will press down on the tofu. This process takes about 10-15 minutes. Once the tofu is done being pressed, it will feel more dry and slightly lighter. Now it’s ready to be used.
For The Stir Fry
Combine cornstarch and tofu in ziplock bag, seal it, and shake it up real good until tofu is well coated in the cornstarch. DON’T skip this step! The cornstarch helps the tofu crisp up into this beautiful golden color and texture when being fried. This is so worth the extra step!
Next, heat oil in a large enough pan and fry the tofu on all sides until it is golden and crunchy. And that, my friends, is how to stir fry tofu.
You can keep the stir fried tofu as is for a low calorie intake or you can dress it up in a sauce and veggies to give it some pow!
Here is a Sweet Honey Sesame Tofu Stir Fry recipe that has a sweet and tangy sauce that is used to coat this stir fried tofu. It’s full of flavor and texture!
If you make this Stir Fry Tofu, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I’d love to hear what you think about it, or better yet, see what you’re cooking! Tag me on Insta, @fettysfoodblog with your creation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound firm tofu
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
Instructions
- Cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes. Arrange on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet; top with more paper towels. Lay another plate on top. Put a heavy pan or a cast iron skillet on top to weigh it down. This will remove excess liquid from the tofu and the tofu will better absorb the honey sesame sauce. Let stand for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch and tofu in ziplock bag, seal, and shake it up until tofu is well coated.
- Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu until crisp, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan.
- Serve as is or coat in your favorite sauce.
