Chinese Stir Fry Tofu & Vegetables Recipe (Chinese Vegetarian Recipe)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a nuttier flavor and is richer in protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and healthy fats.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is gluten-free and works similarly for thickening.

Chop the garlic, ginger, and spring onions and place on a dish for later.

Thinly slice the carrots, slice the green pepper, and cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces; place on a dish for later.

Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes and place on a dish for later.

Heat 1 liter of cooking oil in a wok until smoking hot.

Slowly place the tofu into the hot oil and deep fry for 5 minutes until light brown.

Remove the tofu from the oil and drain it.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok.

Add the garlic, ginger, and spring onions to the oil and fry for a few seconds.

Add the mixed vegetables and stir fry for 2 minutes.

Add the fried tofu and soy sauce, and add salt to taste.

Stir fry for an additional 2 minutes.

Transfer the stir fry to a dish and serve.

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