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stir fry tofu recipe

Simple STIR FRY TOFU

Make golden and seasoned sir fry tofu with very few ingredients and steps using pre-frozen tofu. The results are perfectly textured tofu for stir fry!
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: frozen tofu, tofu
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 block of pre-frozen tofu thawed and pressed (about 14 oz)
  • 2 tbsp high heat oil e.g., vegetable, avocado, or sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • salt adjust to taste
  • black pepper adjust to taste
  • cilantro or scallions garnish
  • soyaki sauce optional as additional sauce

Instructions

Prep the Tofu:

  • Thaw and press the pre-frozen tofu to remove excess moisture. Use paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to pat it dry.
    1 block of pre-frozen tofu
  • Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes or rectangles.

Make the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix low sodium soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
    1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp honey

Cook the Tofu:

  • Heat 1.5 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    2 tbsp high heat oil
  • Add the tofu cubes in a single layer (do not move them!) and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Flip gently to avoid breaking. If the spatula can slide under without sticking, and the side is golden, it's ready to flip.

Add the Sauce:

  • Lower the heat to medium. Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the tofu and toss to coat evenly.
  • Cook for another 1–2 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly and glaze the tofu.
    Season with salt and pepper.
    Garnish with cilantro or scallions.
    salt, black pepper, cilantro or scallions

Serve:

  • Remove from heat and serve immediately as a snack, side dish, or protein addition to rice or noodles.