How to Cook Tofu: Delicious Stir Fry Tofu with Ginger Strips

firm tofu

🥗Healthier: extra firm tofu

💰Cheaper: tofu

Extra firm tofu has a denser texture, while regular tofu is less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free, but soy sauce is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Arrowroot powder is a healthier thickening agent, but cornstarch is cheaper.

Cut the firm tofu into small pieces.

Heat the pan and add 2 tbsp of cooking oil.

Wait for the oil to heat up.

Add the chopped garlic and cook until golden brown, then switch off the heat and remove the garlic from the oil.

In the same pan, switch on the heat again and add the yellow onions and ginger; stir-fry until the ginger becomes aromatic and soft.

Add the cut tofu to the pan and lower the heat.

Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, Shaoxing wine, red chili, and spring onions to the tofu.

Increase the heat to high and stir everything together.

Add about 1/4 cup of water, cover the lid, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.

Taste the dish and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Add the previously cooked garlic back into the dish, reserving some for garnishing, and give it a stir.

Serve immediately, garnished with crispy fried garlic.

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