Spicy Garlic Tofu Stir Fry Recipe 20 Minutes (Vegan Meal) | How to Make | Berry Berry Life

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a great source of protein and has a firmer texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Chili paste offers a similar spice level with fewer additives.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more cost-effective.

Press the tofu to remove excess water using a tofu press for about 20 to 30 minutes, or between two dinner plates if you don't have a press.

Cut the carrots into matchstick shapes and then cross cut them into tiny cubes.

Chop the long hot pepper into small pieces.

Dice the orange and yellow sweet peppers into small pieces.

Mince the garlic by smashing it with the side of a knife and then using a rocking motion.

Chop the green onions, separating the green and white parts for different cooking times.

After pressing, pat the tofu dry with a paper towel and slice it into medium-sized cubes, yielding about 40 cubes.

In a mixing bowl, sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and add salt and ground black pepper, shaking to coat evenly.

Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add the tofu pieces and pan-fry until lightly golden brown.

Transfer the fried tofu to a bowl lined with paper towel to soak up excess oil.

In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add the Bird's eye chilies and the white parts of the green onions, sautéing until fragrant.

Add the carrots and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add the combination of sweet peppers and sauté until vibrant.

Return the tofu to the pan and add the sauce made from brown sugar, light soy sauce, chili sauce, and black pepper, stirring gently to coat the tofu.

Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, ensuring the vegetables stick to the tofu.

Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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