Veggie-Packed Stir Fried Tofu
A colourful, flavour-packed veggie and tofu stir-fry, loaded with fresh vegetables, crunchy beansprouts and a delicious sauce to bring it all together. This recipe is from Janet, an Oddbox community member who makes this dish all the time in her home kitchen. Cheers Janet!
Substitute:
- Swap the chow mein sauce for satay sauce or sweet and sour sauce.
- This is a great recipe to use up any veg you have – add whatever needs using. Just try to chop everything to a similar size so it cooks evenly.
- Swap the grated tofu for beef mince (this is how Janet does it) or, equally, chicken or pork mince would be delicious.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
100 g carrots (sliced)
1 green pepper (sliced)
1 red onion (sliced)
½ white cabbage (shredded)
200 g mushrooms (halved)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
200 g firm tofu (grated)
1 tbsp sesame oil
120 g chow mein sauce
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp soy sauce
120 g Beansprouts
Recipe:
Cook the vegetables and tofu: Heat a large frying pan or wok with sesame oil over a medium-high heat. Add the carrot, green pepper, red onion, mushrooms, garlic and grated tofu. Stir-fry for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the seasonings and sauces: Add the chow mein sauce, ginger powder, garlic powder, ground cinnamon and soy sauce. Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables and tofu. If it's too dry, add a splash of water.
Add the cabbage: Stir in the shredded cabbage, then cover the pan with a lid. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cabbage has softened and the vegetables are fully cooked.
Add the beansprouts: Stir in the beansprouts and cook for 3 minutes, until heated through but still slightly crunchy.
Serve: Divide between two bowls and serve immediately.
How to store
Fridge: Allow the stir fry to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezer: Freeze the stir fry in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To reheat: Defrost overnight in the fridge if frozen, then reheat gently on the hob or in the microwave until piping hot throughout.
