How to Stir Fry a delicious tofu stir fry. I will show you how to fry tofu and make stir fry - and you don't even need a wok!
Firm tofu | 16 Ounce (not silken) | |
Oil | 2 Tablespoon (high | |
Chopped vegetables | 3 Cup (48 tbs) (Dense: carrots, potatoes, beets, sweet potatoes, winter squash, Medium: onion, summer squash, broccoli, celery, green beans, Soft: greens, spinach, asparagus) | |
Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm) , minced | |
Soy sauce | 2 Teaspoon (plus more for serving) | |
Red pepper flakes | 2 Pinch (optional) |
MAKING:
1.Slice the tofu into 1/3- 1/2 inch thick slices and press between clean tea towels for at least 5 minutes, up to 30 minutes.
2.Heat your oil over high for a minute until it shimmers.
3.Put in your tofu in a single layer and step the hell off. It will get you. If you have a splatter screen, now is the time to use it.
4.Fry on high for 3-4 minutes until you can see the crispy brownness start to creep up the sides of your tofu slices. Flip carefully and cook another 3 minutes until the other side is golden. Remove from skillet to drain on a paper towel.
5.Throw in your hard vegetables and stir for 2 minutes. Push to the side.
6.Add medium vegetables and stir another 2-3 minutes until they are almost done.
7.Add the softies. Stir it around.
8.Add your tofu, garlic and soy sauce.
9.Toss quickly for another 2 minutes until everything is done.
SERVING:
10.Serve and enjoy!