Dinner
Tofu, Mushroom and Bok Choy Stir-Fry
Crisp tofu cubes, mushrooms and bok choy in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce.
⏱ 35 min (20 min prep, 15 min cooking)
🍽 Serves 4 · about 1 1/4 cups
budget
vegetarianvegandairy free
ContainsWheat, Soybeans, Sesame. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
Tofu
- 14 oz Firm tofu, extra-firm, pressed and cut in 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Canola oil, divided
Vegetables
- 8 oz White mushrooms, sliced
- 1 head Bok choy, cut in 1-inch pieces, stems and leaves separated
- 3 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, peeled and grated
Sauce
- 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Water
To serve
- 1½ cup Jasmine rice, cooked by the package directions (optional)
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
You’ll need: large skillet or wok, clean kitchen towel or paper towels, small bowl.
- Stir the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Toss the tofu cubes with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu, turning now and then, until golden on most sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Move to a plate.
- Add the rest of the oil and the mushrooms and cook 4 minutes, until browned. Add the bok choy stems and cook 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger and bok choy leaves and cook 1 minute, until the leaves wilt.
- Stir the sauce again, pour it in and cook 1 minute, until glossy. Return the tofu and toss. Serve over rice.
Make aheadPress and cube the tofu and mix the sauce up to 2 days ahead. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge; reheat to 165°F.
↺ LeftoversPack over rice for lunch and reheat to 165°F.
🧒 With kidsKids can press the tofu between towels under a heavy book and stir the sauce.
Gluten-free swapUse tamari labeled gluten-free.
Meatless swapAlready meatless; use 1 pound sliced chicken breast instead of tofu, cooked to 165°F, for a meat version.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.