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
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ContainsWheat, Soybeans, Sesame. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 4 servings
  • 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)

Make it yourself

In the planner, Make it on the shopping list swaps the store item for these ingredients and puts the work on your prep day.

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.

  1. Stir the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the rest of the oil and the mushrooms and cook 4 minutes, until browned. Add the bok choy stems and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger and bok choy leaves and cook 1 minute, until the leaves wilt.
  5. 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.

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An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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